You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

The ceremony performance she arranged was captivating, and it successfully converted a large number of believers. These beliefs further enhanced their spiritual power, making them visibly stronger.

The seemingly strenuous operation was actually recovered effortlessly.

Although the mana bar is long, it regenerates quickly.

However, the high priest's limelight was quickly stolen. Who was not awestruck by the sight of the descent of the heavens? Auspicious clouds filled the sky, and the rosy light shone brightly, bathing all things in clear light without any darkness.

The sky cleared and the clouds parted.

A starry sky unfolds above the dome, with countless stars twinkling, and even magnificent nebulae and an inverted Milky Way.

At this moment, the believers overseas understood why the people of Daqian yearned for the stars and the sea.

Because the Way of Heaven descends from there.

He needs no instruction or admonition; His repeated descents simply reinforce this expectation, propelling civilization ever forward. This relentless progress, regardless of the cost, is destined to reach the stars and the sea.

Perhaps because they were baptized by the doctrines, they naturally felt that they belonged there.

No wonder it's called Asia Space.

Humanity's collective consciousness resonates in the subspace, and of course, if they continue to develop in this way, they will have to take the initiative to seize the territory of the demons.

Aren't the high priest and the great prophet already occupying each other's territories?

hum!

The moment the rosy light enveloped the high priest, people knew that the Heavenly Ritual had officially begun.

They could only look up at the altar in awe.

The very existence of the Heavenly Dao itself exudes unparalleled power. It is not ostentatious or domineering, but rather a pure and supremely high position overlooking from the top, with a single glance carrying the weight of a thousand pounds.

The world of Terra cannot even withstand a real glance.

Subspace won't work either.

All they could see was the power weakened and consolidated countless times; in reality, He was always in that infinitely high and distant place.

Perhaps that place represents the ultimate meaning of all things, and it is a great honor to be able to communicate with it in this way.

This honor belongs to the High Priest at this moment.

Xia He skillfully positioned herself at the statue's vantage point, where she saw Feng Tianyin solemnly bow, a smile on her face, her lively eyebrows seemingly seeking praise and anticipating the creator's evaluation.

She praised it lavishly, saying, "It was a magnificent celebration; the best we could ever hope to see in this era is this."

"Without realizing it, you've already created so many novel things."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

All her hard work paid off. In fact, Feng Tianyin had conceived the idea long ago, but the technology wasn't up to par, so it was delayed for a long time. It wasn't until this centennial celebration that she finally brought it out.

Time flies, and the technology that Daqian could not achieve back then was easily realized.

She was unaware of the passage of time.

But each festival felt like a chance to relive those memories.

"Your Majesty, there have been many changes over the years. Some people I know have left, and new faces have taken over... A hundred years have passed so quickly."

Feng Tianyin didn't know the point of this ineffective statement; she just blurted it out.

"The changes are happening faster than I expected."

Xia He had initially thought this test would take tens of thousands of years, but the development of the Great Qian Dynasty exceeded expectations, advancing rapidly under the leadership of the little human-machine. In fact, the time span was not important; the key was the stage of development of the era.

The Great Qian Dynasty has already entered the early stages of industrialization, and this pace will only accelerate in the future.

As one of the creators who witnessed the earliest form of this land, I do have some feelings. Time changes everything, and many of the scenes from the past are no longer visible, leaving no trace.

So be it.

Out with the old, in with the new.

Feng Tianyin understood the same principle, but felt that the hundred years since she met the Heavenly Dao had a more profound atmosphere.

She said sincerely, "Thank you for your promotion, Your Majesty. Without you, I would not be able to lead the Great Qian Dynasty, and I would not be able to see what I am seeing today. We have talked before about the importance of depth in life, and now I have probably given depth to the lives of many people."

"Yes, you did a fantastic job. It's my best work."

"I am delighted by your recognition. Every time I see Your Majesty, it feels as if time is reminding me that a period of time has passed."

"You're considered dull-witted, but actually, some elderly people are more susceptible to shock."

“I have seen that there are a few people in their nineties in Daqian. For them, the rapid changes are like a new world every year.”

A century is neither a long nor a short time.

It all depends on the changes.

If placed within the context of a fully agricultural society, a century or two might bring about significant changes—the rise and fall of dynasties, the ebb and flow of nations—but the overall landscape wouldn't alter drastically. They had seen it all before: wheat fields, rice paddies, mills, and the like.

They do not remind people of the weight of time; it is as if time has frozen.

Xia He smiled and said, "I like this sense of rapid change. Let's make it even more magnificent."

"Speed ​​up!"

She has taken over the operational authority.

Upon hearing this, Feng Tianyin nodded in deep agreement. Wasn't this land a testament to her connection with the Heavenly Dao? The more prosperous and flourishing it was, the better. She looked forward to this round of blessings from the Heavenly Dao.

Xia He's plan, which had been decided long ago, was also very simple.

"The political system doesn't need to be changed; the remaining issues are long-term national policy and military strategy..."

They are all currently in effect.

Both [Naval Exploration] and [Naval Construction] are carefully selected enhancements, emphasizing versatility and high values. How could they be eliminated in ten years?

Therefore, she doesn't plan to touch these two buffs; it's better for them to continue to function.

This time, the religious aspects of the operation will not be left to Feng Tianyin.

Religious Colonialism

[Description: In the name of Heaven, our fleet will carry His glory to distant lands, spreading His sacred teachings, so that even the most remote territories will know Your name and Your miracles, and they will ultimately experience the reign of the Great Qian.]

[Effect: Missionary movement +3, cultural spread +12%, accelerating the conversion of surrounding faiths]

Xia He chose the buffs that were suitable for the Age of Exploration.

Its strength lies in the "Mobility" row, which allows units to reach more distant places, and it also has a hidden luck bonus, so you don't have to worry too much about the weather. Moreover, it mentions the "colonization" effect without even trying.

Just because it's not listed in the effects line doesn't mean there's no related benefit; this is based on the experience of veteran players.

You're the one.

The intercontinental sea was merely a "large lake" for cultivating the early Daqian navy; it would eventually have to be ventured out and explored.

This decade presents an exceptional opportunity that should not be missed.

Xia He had planned ahead for her future missionary work, which would eventually extend beyond the intercontinental seas.

Therefore, she unhesitatingly chose the effect of [Religious Colonization], thus completing the overall operation. Because there aren't enough open-ended game options yet, one more should be added in the next era:

Research options.

It's just that it's not ready yet and hasn't been unlocked.

The Age of Exploration only lasted 20 years; we'll have to wait at least another round.

On the other hand, given the rapid changes happening in the Great Qian Dynasty, it will likely propel the era to the next stage very soon. Of course, if other civilizations lag too far behind, they will hold us back, resulting in slower overall progress.

However, as the technology of the Great Qian continues to grow, external communication will become easier and easier, enough to drive the iteration of the entire civilization.

The world is no longer an isolated island.

Xia He then turned her attention to specific cities, lighting up the [Mining Research] area in the north and the [Shipbuilding Industry] area in the south. Although there were some differences, the general layout remained the same.

She had other plans for the cities in the river valleys of the Western Regions:

Mainland Trade

Since they were just farming and raising livestock, and didn't have many industries, they simply decided to engage in intercontinental trade.

We need to gather intelligence on the other side of the mainland as soon as possible.

In "Civilization Evolution," "encountering other civilizations" is an integral part of the game, offering additional benefits from interaction and enabling more strategic maneuvers. Since the Great Qian Dynasty is no longer afraid of invasion, it can certainly proactively engage in dialogue.

An empire should be spread across the world and not be satisfied with its current influence.

What does this matter?

Unifying the entire continent and planet and venturing into the stars and the sea is only a matter of time. Compared to the speed at which we arrived at the Age of Exploration, it will probably happen much sooner than expected.

Xia He focuses on the cities in the Western Regions valleys because they are geographically suitable for exploring the other side of the continent.

She was also curious about the other side of the map's fog.

As the power of faith in the Great Qian gradually increased, even without using his authority, he could see the fluctuations of the subspace when observing this land, and through it, he could see the magnificent world of the distant universe.

They have formed a faint connection with the spiritual energy of the Great Qian Dynasty, which indicates an acceleration of the era.

It's better to be quick.

Xia He hopes that Daqian will develop the technology to break free from gravity as soon as possible. The current hot air balloons are not enough, and further research is needed.

But how can one plan for the world if one doesn't plan for one's own region?

Therefore, we cannot ignore the surrounding fog of war. The so-called Age of Exploration is not just about exploring the seas; we should continue to expand. As Feng Tianyin said, missionary work is also a driving force.

I never specifically instructed the Heavenly Dao Sect on what to do, yet they are so enthusiastic; it's truly remarkable.

Let them be.

Since the Great Qian Dynasty adopted it as its de facto state religion, it was still part of its culture. Therefore, when Xia He chose to establish "religious colonization," the spiritual energy of the missionaries across the entire land increased.

Feng Tianyin blinked, and immediately understood.

Sure enough, when everyone's psychic energy reached a critical point, His Majesty's actions actually became about boosting the psychic energy of specific groups to achieve his goals. This was part of the mechanism.

At this point, the basic operations for Xia He are complete.

"Speaking of which, you probably didn't know this, but potatoes have actually been introduced to the Arctic Circle."

"I haven't received any messages."