You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

"However, in the intercontinental seas, only the Great Qian and Bo Luo have industrialized scales, and this thing is a luxury."

Xia He knew very well that other small countries and even city-states were not qualified to engage in industry.

I can't afford it.

A difference in size leads to a difference in every step; a difference in numerical value is what truly matters.

Because Brahma also possesses the foundation of a great nation, its inclusion will allow the Great Qian to establish its core territory.

Conversely, if a powerful force exists on the southern shore, then the intercontinental seas will be nothing but war.

Feng Tianyin is intolerant of any imperfections.

From the perspective of the little machine, "How can you overstep the bounds of the land bestowed upon me by Heaven?" It is estimated that the people of Daqian are also full of the concept of "destiny of Heaven", and they will probably fight to the end with the Brahman, which would be troublesome.

Zhuang Qing must have foreseen this, which is why she went along with it.

hum!

As if sensing the aura of the Heavenly Dao as well, an aura emanated from the subspace in the direction of the south bank, and Xia He immediately spotted it.

It was Zhuang Qing who was extracting spiritual energy.

"If we could activate more spells, wouldn't we be able to create real magic, just like mathematical formulas?"

As she studied and daydreamed, she was unaware of the gaze of a blue psionic energy.

"Let's give it a try while the aura of Heaven's will is still present."

Since the continuous explosion of human technology, it seems that knowledge-related pollution has appeared in the warp, appearing as blue psionic energy, which seems to be closely related to an evil god.

interesting.

Zhuang Qing decided to utilize knowledge-related psychic abilities so that she could communicate with Feng Tianyin and Gegentana in the future. Their research was too crude; she needed to use more skillful methods. The subspace was a treasure trove.

But it was definitely dangerous, so she only acted when the aura of the Heavenly Dao briefly passed by.

"This power should inspire insight and talent."

As expected, a portion was successfully extracted.

Almost simultaneously, numerous demons in the subspace roared at Zhuang Qing, wishing they could devour her alive. However, she emitted a ray of light to dispel them, implying that she was not someone to be trifled with and that she might as well give them a go.

Immortality granted her the spiritual power accumulated over many years, placing her at the very pinnacle of mortal existence.

We've experienced similar battles more than once.

Many of the demons had fought Zhuang Qing before and knew she was not easy to deal with, not to mention that the Heavenly Dao had just looked over, and the High Priest and the Great Prophet were watching over the mortal world.

They couldn't help but glance at the spatial rift in the direction of Xiayi.

Forget it.

That being said, they didn't lose out either. Using this connection, the evil god could easily launch a sneak attack on Brahma. It's just a matter of who has the better methods, giving you ignorant psionicists a bloody lesson.

"Tsk, was it poisoned?"

Although Zhuang Qing was unaware of the hidden traps planted by the higher-ranking evil god, she knew very well that the enemy would not retreat easily.

If they fight, I'll feel at ease; if they don't, it means there will definitely be other moves later.

However, she was aware of this and each person used their own methods.

"You have good courage."

As the loud voice echoed in his mind, he suddenly felt his body lighten, and the wisp of blue psionic pollution that had been lingering around him vanished without a trace.

Seeing this, she broke out in a cold sweat. It turned out that the evil god had secretly placed a curse on her. Although she was confident in resisting, she would inevitably suffer torment and might even suffer lasting effects, which was truly dangerous.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will work even harder."

The aura of Heaven left, and as always, it came and went like the wind, paying little attention to anyone except the High Priest.

Zhuang Qing touched her forehead and breathed a sigh of relief; she had almost fallen for his trick. Sure enough, the God of Knowledge was extremely cunning and must have left other methods behind. The Heavenly Dao had only eliminated the risk for those destined for future ascension.

It is my great honor.

The rest is up to her to handle. With that thought, Zhuang Qing withdrew from the subspace.

The queen, who had been meditating cross-legged in the palace, slowly opened her eyes and resumed her tedious paperwork.

"Your Majesty, it seems that the Great Qian Dynasty is trying to assimilate us..."

A minister hesitantly offered a reminder.

"Don't worry. Is there really any difference between Brahma and Daqian now? People's hearts are set on it, so let nature take its course." Zhuang Qing said calmly, "We may become one family in the future, and we will definitely receive blessings from Heaven."

“We do know about the prosperity of the Great Qian Dynasty, but there are also some things that Brahma finds hard to give up.”

It's only natural for ministers to be concerned about their own power and position.

“You will be fine. Management changes are a long process. Even Qingzhou and Minyue, which were conquered by Daqian, did not experience much change. Don’t worry, I will discuss it with Feng Tianyin.”

Yes, sir.

No one noticed the faint psychic interference spreading, which silently diminished the unease and concerns.

Zhuang Qing tested her new technique using the power of the evil god.

She deeply felt that this power was related to knowledge, spirit, and cognition. No wonder she hadn't noticed it earlier; indeed, there were many monstrous beings lurking in the subspace.

I need to contact Feng Tianyin afterwards.

The unification of the two powerful human nations in the world is not something they want to see.

The key point is that both countries are interested in subspace.

It wouldn't matter if it were any other ordinary human superpower, but the key is that Feng Tianyin, Gegentana, and Zhuang Qing are not peaceful people. Wouldn't they be using different methods to target the demons in the future?

I can't stand it.

Heaven's will may frighten them, but that doesn't mean the demons won't cause trouble; conflicts are inevitable until the time comes.

Zhuang Qing glanced at the ministers with a sharp, unassuming look in her eyes.

Since we don't know where the evil god will start, why not proactively create vulnerabilities?

Human nature always has flaws.

Why not just expose some weaknesses to those demons? How will they react?

---

Four years have passed in a flash.

Feng Tianyin oversaw the completion of a communications project that had been under her supervision for several years, and the telegrams enabled unprecedented communication between the mainland and the sea.

Another matter she had been focusing on also progressed quite smoothly:

shipbuilding.

The large-scale construction of steamships facilitated maritime trade, enabling these ships to reach more distant regions and connect civilizations from inland rivers to inland seas and from inland seas to the open ocean.

At this very moment, the high priest was receiving a group of sailors at the temple.

"Congratulations on completing your world voyage. The map I've been waiting for is finally finished."

She gently stroked the painting in front of her.

"Without Your Majesty's support, we certainly wouldn't have been able to complete the voyage. We also thank Heaven for its blessing, which allowed us to accomplish this feat."

The ship's captain, Jiang Chaosheng, thanked him respectfully, his excitement evident in his words.

He faced life-or-death situations several times, with luck playing a significant role. Returning safely was already a luxury, but to be received by the High Priestess, and to have her present him with a medal, was an immense honor.

It's good to be alive.

As the journey from the port to Xiayi progressed, the initial excitement gradually subsided, replaced by a more unique experience.

I just felt that all living beings had become more real.

Feng Tianyin patted Jiang Chaosheng on the shoulder and smiled, "You have accomplished a great feat in human history and have already made your mark on history. The eyes of the empire have also witnessed the vast ocean with you. You have done very well, and both I and the Heavenly Dao have received celebratory messages from the spiritual energy."

She wasn't joking at all.

The notifications for the completion of major events are enhanced with special effects, which, in the context of world evolution, cause the psychic energy of humans in the subspace to boil with excitement.

A whole new perspective has emerged in human thought, illuminating more stable areas.

While subspace is dangerous, it's not entirely a cesspool.

It has its merits.

In a sense, it symbolizes the spiritual projection of intelligent beings, and is a manifestation of the spiritual energy in all things. As human cognition and spiritual energy continue to grow, it will also respond with positive phenomena.

Jiang Chaosheng saluted and said, "I am ready to set sail again at any time."

He was a retired naval soldier who had also traveled extensively as a merchant. Later, he had a sudden inspiration and decided to circumnavigate the globe, and unexpectedly succeeded. He was truly blessed with good fortune and found his goal.

This life will never be wasted.

"I will send a fleet under your command to explore the frontier and draw up nautical charts for the Great Qian Dynasty. I wish you a smooth voyage."

Then Feng Tianyin shook hands and nodded to Jiang Chaosheng.

Jiang Bai, Gegentana, and others in the hall also applauded, and then greeted and congratulated him one by one.

Everyone present is a pillar of the nation, knowledgeable and experienced, and has even personally created countless events destined to be recorded in history. But at this moment, we are also honored to witness humanity's exploration of the world.

After the victory celebration banquet.

Having received promises of more funding, Jiang Chaosheng left without hesitation.

Feng Tianyin looked at the huge map with great appreciation.

Even the high priest only possessed the first copy; the original had already been preserved in the Xia Yi National Museum.

Culture +3

The history of the Great Qian Dynasty is indeed substantial, having been bestowed with five thousand years of history by Heaven. However, the actual number of cultural relics is not large, so great importance is attached to the preservation of antiques. Old objects from the primitive era and the city-state era are basically collected in museums, and can also be exhibited to consolidate cultural heritage.

All the other cultural relics were created during this century.

Of course, the year is only one factor; ultimately, it comes down to historical significance. For example, this map was crucial to the Great Qian Dynasty.

She became the first civilization to circumnavigate the globe.

unprecedented.