You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

Over the years, Daqian has been continuously excavating the canal. The Jianxia River tributary, which already had a water depth of more than 10 meters, has been continuously deepened to accommodate larger cargo ships, forming a major artery connecting the north and south.

They organically combine the logistics of the inland sea with Xiayi.

In fact, judging from the map, large-scale navigation only extends to the capital, because even if Zhuguan and Lvgukou to the west are connected by rivers, it is not large enough to form an industrial cluster.

"Well done."

Xia He was quite satisfied with the detailed layout of the AI ​​opponents, even more so than the average player.

She could see a dense row of scale-based bonuses.

"However, my plans for Xia Yi are shifting the focus to religion, finance, and psychic energy. If we're talking about industrialization, it's still about developing along the coast of the intercontinental sea."

Feng Tianyin prepared to transform into the Heavenly Eye's overlooking form.

If the distance is too far, she cannot maintain the mental projection state. However, Xia He's projection gently picked up a ball of mental energy and, with a wave of her hand, actually shaped it into a miniature humanoid figure.

They look very cute.

"You're the one who usually holds my body, but this time it's my turn."

The little figurine in my palm immediately rubbed against my fingers, hopping and jumping, becoming more and more captivating the more I looked at it.

She could feel the warmth of her fingers.

Even a seemingly insignificant projection of the Heavenly Dao possesses immense energy. In Feng Tianyin's perception, it gave her a warm and reassuring sense of security, making it the best haven. Compared to this moment, everything before seemed exhausting; only now did she feel relaxed.

I don't feel tired at all; it's probably just a comparison.

“Your Majesty, look, I have already ordered the construction of power plants along the coast of the intercontinental sea. One round will be enough to complete the electrification.”

Feng Tianyin also tends to finish rounds quickly.

"it is good

Xia He confirmed her agreement once again, after all, she should take that final step quickly.

At the same time, she saw several grand processions arrive, including familiar faces from the intercontinental sea world. As vassals of the empire, they would certainly be among the first to attend the festival.

There were also many unfamiliar faces, full of exotic charm.

"Are they from the Western Continent?"

"Indeed, they have come from afar hoping to behold the glory of the Heavenly Way. Your power will allow them to understand what a true deity is."

Feng Tianyin made a special invitation to the other party, and even the other continent was willing to give face in the face of this emperor's prestige, after all, Daqian's goods travel all over the world and it is inevitable to have dealings with them.

As the most crucial event in the empire, it is certainly not to be missed.

They were also curious, since a country's major festivals are usually held once a year, why is Daqian held only once every ten years?

Is there really a God?

Despite their sectarian beliefs, they are actually more inclined towards psionic research and using religion as a means of governance, and do not truly believe in the existence of God.

Conversely, the most secular empire possesses the most devout theocracy? Isn't that too contradictory?

I have to find out the truth no matter what.

“Then I’ll have to prepare some special effects. This time, the scope of the event will likely extend all the way to the railway you built in the Western Regions, and it will also be held across the sea in Xinxiang… It will be very lively, and it will be the largest Heavenly Dao Festival in history, held on both sides of the eastern ocean.”

Xia He thought of presenting more special effects this time.

"Your Majesty, this is the first intercontinental Heavenly Dao Ritual. In the future, it will span three continents, four continents, and then cover the world."

"I'm looking forward to it."

The two temporarily left their overlooking state to prepare for the upcoming turn rotation. Chapter 178: The 120th Anniversary Heavenly Dao Ceremony (6K)

The 120th anniversary celebration of enlightenment begins.

Envoys from various countries of the Western Continent, who had traveled a long way, entered the Xiayi region under the guidance of Gao Xingzhou.

Their most frequent action was looking up, because the buildings here were so tall, rising straight into the clouds, with steel giants standing on the horizon. How much resources did that require?

What about the wooden house?

In many cities on the other side of the mainland, the architectural style is still dominated by wood.

Over the decades, Xiayi has undergone a material transformation, giving people a direct impression of the cold tones of cement, which is solemn and dignified.

Of course, Feng Tianyin's aesthetic sense leans towards decoration.

Therefore, in her plan, the entire city was painted in bright colors, which was a scientifically calculated visual comfort zone, making people feel at home and relaxed.

It's more than just Xiayi, a single city.

In fact, every place the delegation passed through was a riot of flowers.

Gao Xingzhou smiled and explained, "You've all come at a good time. On the one hand, His Majesty has planned the city's image project, and on the other hand, we've started to switch to electricity, so there's less steam and such, and at least the visibility is clearer."

"Electricity? What new gadgets are you guys tinkering with now?"

"It's nothing special. You'll find out soon enough, like those shiny lights."

It's colorful even during the day.

The Great Qian Empire is now at the crossroads of the steampunk and electrical ages, presenting a unique style of technological fusion. The steam engine once emphasized exposed parts, huge gears, conspicuous transmission devices, and roaring sounds... these formed the main theme of an era.

In contrast, the electric era is much more peaceful, with energy flowing quietly in power lines.

Very different.

Some people prefer a rugged, unrestrained, and enterprising style, while others prefer a tranquil and advanced electric atmosphere, but aesthetics will not sway the empire's decisions.

The high priest kept moving forward, moving forward at all costs.

The delegation was amazed by the cutting-edge energy technology presented to them.

"The sky is much cleaner than the last time I saw it."

Rasvich, also an envoy, rose from merchant to a courtier thanks to his insightful observations. His companion, Gao Xingzhou, naturally understood this wealthy merchant and pointed to the distant iron tower, saying:

"We will build a huge, glittering building, which, according to His Majesty, will once again set a new record for the height of the skyline."

The clerks couldn't understand why His Majesty was so determined to break records.

Consider it an act of reverence for the Way of Heaven.

For Gao Xingzhou, who already knew about the plan, it was already familiar, but the guests stared in disbelief.

The scaffolding that has been erected so far is endless.

They had some knowledge and were inevitably curious about problems such as material strength, structural support, and engineering design. These were all too difficult, and the fact that they could build it was enough to demonstrate the empire's level of organization.

Terrible.

Fortunately, the Great Qian Dynasty has not yet revealed its ambitions toward the Western Continent. But thinking about it, it makes sense; the distance between them is too great, so there's little point in discussing disputes. If one had to say, the New World would probably be a more likely point of conflict.

"Lord Gao, I have heard that your country is doing very well in spreading Christianity in the New World, and you have many believers."

"You too, everyone relies on their own abilities."

He shut down any potential sarcastic remarks with a single sentence, indicating his intention not to engage further: "What business is it of yours how our missionary work goes?"

Let your abilities speak for themselves.

It's clear they weren't open-minded enough, too closed-minded, and not tolerant enough, resulting in the loss of faith.

Gao Xingzhou continued, "The New World is currently unclaimed territory, and everyone can explore it together. If there are any frictions in the future, it's not too late to discuss an agreement. Everyone can sit down and talk at any time. The Great Qian will always welcome you."

Upon hearing this, the other envoys changed the subject and continued to treat him as their guide.

I am naturally happy to introduce Xiayi.

Having worked here for many years, it has become Gao Xingzhou's second home, holding great significance. Seeing it change every day brings him great joy.

moment.

The group arrived at the temple and met with the high priest.

Feng Tianyin was already very familiar with the place and received them politely with pleasantries. She especially promised further business cooperation, saying that there would be more and more intercontinental transactions in the future.

She was also acting according to Xia He's plan.

An empire's sphere of influence cannot be confined to a single corner; it must extend its reach to distant places.

To the east lies the New World, and to the west lies the largest concentration of nations; both are destinations, and will always be illuminated by the light of Heaven.

"You barbarians of the Western Continent should be careful; the battle with them has triggered the warp."

"His Majesty knows!"

"Because I'm watching from not far away, so be careful later."

Rumor has it that the Great Qian Emperor is an extremely powerful immortal psychic, and indeed she is extraordinary. The implication is that she must be helping from the other side of the warp. However, she is always humble and too lazy to take responsibility; the innocent will clear themselves.

If Feng Tianyin offered to help, the atmosphere would become awkward.

They understood.

"Thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty. We will remember it."

Since she saw it, she probably made a move, or rather, her very presence deterred any possible attack from the clans.

Demons usually provoke and attack others, but this one is an unspeakable being. The Western Continent nations, which also have psionicists exploring the warp, are naturally aware of Feng Tianyin's formidable reputation.

She represents the pinnacle of human psychic power.

However, it is said that it has the power of the Heavenly Dao behind it. I don't know if the rumors are true or not.

So they made a special trip, traveling a great distance, just to witness the ceremony. They arrived just in time; not only was the high priest present, but the prophets and sages were also ready.

These three were the most important central figures in the empire.

Both were promoted.

This is a concept that exists only in the Empire, and it truly demonstrates extraordinary psychic power.

Could humans truly do this? To even willingly shoulder the empire's faith power—it's simply monstrous. Understanding this, the delegation felt both admiration and apprehension towards the empire's leadership. Could it be some kind of bizarre being in human form? They had to see it for themselves.

Little did they know that these psychological fluctuations could not be hidden from powerful psychics.

"Hehe, you guys are interesting."

The perceptive Gergentana chuckled, as unabashedly as ever.

Even Zhuang Qing raised an eyebrow. After all, being regarded as a monster was unpleasant, but it was understandable, as she had seen it many times over the years.