You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

They are among the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims.

The devout people had probably set off from all corners of the world long ago. In Zhuang Qing's eyes, she even saw clothing from the Palembang region, which spanned a distance of more than half the empire.

She then arrived at the altar with the procession, where various offerings were already laid out.

Amidst the dazzling array of items, Feng Tianyin began to burn incense and pray.

He and Gegentana stood on opposite sides, praying and performing rituals together, while the others presented their blessings and congratulatory messages from a distance.

call!

A long wind blew from high above, gradually dispersing the mist over the basin.

Due to pollution from early industrialization, Xiayi often experienced dozens of consecutive days without sunshine. However, today the sky was clear and the air was refreshing.

The world responds to me.

The harbingers of the coming of Heaven's will have arrived.

He doesn't need any extra actions; His imminent arrival alone will cause the entire Xia County to rejoice. No, it's probably not just in one city; spiritual activity will be observed in every Tiandao Sect religious district.

Zhuang Qing has become stronger over the years, which has enabled her to witness even more magnificent scenes; this is the true significance of the research.

After praying with her hands clasped together, Feng Tianyin, who was in charge of the ceremony, bowed deeply towards the distance.

She was the first to sense it.

Everyone quickly joined the high priest in bowing respectfully.

At the same time, the clouds parted to reveal a dazzling light, casting a line of starlight that then expanded to both sides, creating a magnificent spectacle of a vast galaxy. Although the backdrop was the darkness of the universe, it did not evoke a sense of lonely coldness; on the contrary, it felt vibrant and full of life.

Aren't they also experiencing a surge of energy under the descent of the divine order?

This scene is all too familiar to everyone. According to the research findings of the spiritual retreat institute, it means that high-ranking beings are accompanied by distortions, much like how gravity warps spacetime. The descent of a being of the Heavenly Dao is equivalent to an immense, overwhelming pressure.

Fortunately, He restrained His strength as much as possible.

At the same time, a grand sound resonated throughout the heavens and earth. The specific syllables were indistinct, yet the sound was melodious and pleasing to the ear, a resonance that penetrated deep into the soul.

hum!

A wisp of golden auspicious cloud gradually drifted down amidst the starlight.

Of course, the so-called "wisp" is small relative to the background of stars. In Xia Yi's eyes, it was already a sky full of gold, with auspicious clouds covering every part of the sky as far as the eye could see.

A ray of light enveloped the high priestess, as if taking her to a vast and distant place.

Zhuang Qing could not perceive anything more.

No wonder Feng Tianyin is special; she is the only one who can communicate with the Heavenly Dao.

Although He had been exalted and possessed, He had no interest in engaging in much communication.

In contrast, the high priest was able to report on his work.

As everyone has seen, Feng Tianyin would carefully write reports during every Heavenly Dao Festival. It wasn't that she needed to memorize them with a pen, but rather that she would constantly calculate and summarize them in her mind to form the best reporting language for the Heavenly Dao.

With its immense power to trace causes and effects, it could surely know everything at a glance, yet it still chose to listen to Feng Tianyin's words.

What does it mean?

His judgment will take into account the high priest's attitude in the report.

The talks between the two sides would determine the Empire's strategy for the next decade. With this thought in mind, everyone held their breath, remaining bowed and patiently awaiting the outcome.

The white jade statue that Feng Tianyin held in her hands stretched and yawned.

The familiar feeling is back.

"It's a bit disorienting to suddenly switch perspectives from the subspace to here." Xia He's possessed body twisted its waist. "The Spiritual Cultivation Academy has done a good job. In this way, the Great Qian has a stable foothold in the subspace."

"Thanks to Your Majesty, we were actually able to stabilize the situation mainly because of the aura of Heaven left behind by Xia Yi."

"No need to be modest, your strength is more than enough."

"I was also promoted by you."

"Forget about that. I've made a new discovery: the power of faith I generate is a ladder that can indeed support my ascension."

Xia He gave her conclusion without hesitation.

She believes the feedback that strengthens her body is also related to this, so cultivating faith is definitely the right thing to do. Once the direction is right, the next step is simply to allocate resources accordingly. This aligns with the development of the Great Qian Dynasty, aiming for comprehensive progress.

"clear."

Upon hearing this, Feng Tianyin's face lit up with joy. It seemed that her research had led to a new discovery by the Heavenly Dao.

It's such an honor. If this continues, we'll definitely be able to meet in person.

Xia He reached out and patted her head, smiling, "Thanks to your research, let's continue in this direction."

The gentle touch made Feng Tianyin nod. The high priestess, who was usually cold and expressionless in everyone's eyes, was quite enthusiastic here. She didn't look like a statue but was alive and well. She had changed.

However, they are only happy to show it to the creators.

No one else deserves her dedication; only the woman who created her and gave her a second life can. This is the most special bond between them.

Feng Tianyin became bolder and rubbed her soft cheek against the statue.

"It's quite elastic."

Xia He smiled and hugged her cheeks, feeling like they were inflating balloons. Few people in the world probably knew what the High Priest's touch felt like…

Wait a minute, isn't this tactile sensation a bit too real for her, who's wearing a virtual reality device?

It seems to be another new discovery!

When you enter the game world in a possessive posture, your senses become more deeply integrated. The touch sensations that were previously just vibration simulations now feel like touching a miniature AI.

"Your Majesty," she tilted her head curiously and asked, "Is there something wrong?"

"I just think your face is nice to pinch."

Xia He smiled and rubbed it. In any case, the most urgent task was to continue researching psionic energy through the power of faith.

Chapter 169 Begins Preparations for Colonial Expansion (6K)

Feng Tianyin's expression turned serious as she got down to business.

She always took the reporting of the Heavenly Ritual seriously. After a brief greeting and interaction, she gave a detailed report...

Concise and to the point.

While listening, Xia He also checked the information presented to the player. The most information was given when the turn changed, which was enough to support accurate and powerful decision-making. After all, it was a strategy game, and once a judgment was made, it would give a boost to that direction.

Even if it's wrong, it will develop rapidly under the power of the players.

Now the empire is large and prosperous.

Xia He was very cautious because she wanted to invest resources in subspace research in the future and manage the business carefully.

She read through the areas that Feng Tianyin had mentioned one by one.

The intercontinental sea ring industrial zone is a key focus, with a large amount of resources concentrated there. It has received the best financial policies and technological support, making it the heart of the empire and practically perfect.

The ability to transfer goods between ultra-large cargo ships within a single country is a unique advantage.

In other words.

There are no more resources left to digest here; we need to take a long-term view.

"...In conclusion, the development trend of the Great Qian Dynasty is currently stable. Once the industrial classification and adjustment between the continents and seas are completed, we should expand outwards. Your Majesty, I believe it is time to usher in the era of colonization."

Feng Tianyin's tone was firm and unwavering.

She saw a bright future ahead in the approval of Heaven, and she had to do her best. This was both her expectation and her own path forward.

It is truly the luckiest thing that everyone will gather on this road; we are grateful for the blessings of Heaven.

"it is good."

Xia He had, of course, anticipated the little machine's judgment.

After all, the log showed when the temple held a high-level meeting to decide on the general strategy for the next ten years, and she did support the decision because she had access to more information.

Feng Tianyin's perspective is based on Jiang Chaosheng's voyage report, which is detailed but not comprehensive.

She can see some information about countries in the Western Continent using her player privileges:

[Livability: Poverty Line]

[Technology Level: Steam engine under development]

These two indicators are the most prominent, meaning that they have begun to catch up gradually in the Western Continent region, since the exchange of civilizations is inevitable.

Despite the frequent spawning of Families in the wilderness of Terra, civilizations have not voluntarily closed themselves off from the world.

This, in turn, forced them to seek allies from outside.

Humanity tenaciously maintained a fragile form of exploratory diplomacy, just as in ancient times, camel caravans from the other side of distant continents could be seen in the valleys of the Western Regions. Thanks to various channels, the world was moving towards steam technology.

Xia He also believed that a grand colonial era was about to begin.

The world is about to change.

"The second half of the Age of Exploration was colonization. Previously, the historical process was hindered by sail technology, but that may not be the case in the future."

"Your Majesty, I don't think steamships are very technologically advanced. The truly challenging technologies started in the electrical age."

"Only you can say that; everyone else is still scratching their heads over the design drawings."

"Therefore, the Great Qian should seize the initiative."

"Okay, let's do it this way."

Xia He had already devised a strategy, and after confirming it with Feng Tianyin, she immediately began to implement it.

First, the previous strategies regarding merger and missionary work were discontinued. In this round, they completed their historical mission, which was to formally incorporate Brahma into the territory of the Great Qian Empire. What remains is to solidify the foundation.

Next comes the main course, which is the action to prepare for the next round:

[Long-term national policy: Colonial expansion]

[Description: In the context of technological advancements, the world is connected at an unprecedented pace. Excess productivity seeks markets and craves more materials. We need vast spheres of influence. Even with the empire already so powerful, it still yearns for overseas territories.]