You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

Feng Tianyin knew perfectly well that it was the work of an evil god.

She came specifically for this group of relatives, and the Western Continent also planned to take this opportunity to rest and recover its strength, so everyone hit it off immediately.

Thus, the extraordinary scene of "the Daqian army intervening and the allied army retreating" occurred.

It's just an unspoken understanding.

The Great Qian Dynasty would need some time to clean up the South Seas once it entered, but it could not allow the enemy to run rampant in the devastated land. Therefore, Feng Tianyin chose to send troops to control the situation.

The army troops, who had been waiting impatiently, quickly moved in.

In recent years, the number of army troops stationed around the Aksu Kingdom has been continuously increasing to 50, and in this round of continuous reinforcement, it has risen sharply to over one million.

Such a huge investment is actually not much when placed in the vast region of Southeast Asia.

The population of Daqian can handle it.

Today, the empire has surpassed 8 million people, and with continuous population growth and the absorption of natives and immigrants, it is heading straight for the 10 billion mark.

A mere million troops are insignificant under Feng Tianyin's calculated mobilization model; they can be considered mere training.

.........

Mechanized troops were remotely deployed from various landing points in Southeast Asia.

They were equipped with the latest tanks, armored vehicles, and helicopters, and together with their naval and air forces, they dealt a heavy blow to the Familia. Of course, it wasn't that simple. The world's psionic level was no longer as strictly confined to the warp as it used to be, and demons were now frequently involved.

Therefore, quite a few psionicists also joined.

For the first time, the Great Qian Empire displayed a systematic, modern army of psionicists, overwhelming the demons with sheer numbers and breaking the old rule that "only strong individuals can fight against demons."

The military is a collective force.

The Imperial Army has demonstrated a new psionic combat system, once again leading the way in the modern era.

While the world was curiously studying their power, little did they know that the Great Qian Dynasty had already grasped the key to the next era.

Deep in the barren western desert, there is a small town.

It was a temporary structure, built entirely by a large number of observation stations, laboratories, and the families of scientists, with the protection of the military, and was one of the temple's secrets.

There are no railways or highways.

Only off-road jeeps could barely pass through the sand, and there was no human habitation for thousands of kilometers around.

The only way to connect with the outside world is through a large airport.

Building an airport large enough to accommodate strategic transport aircraft, a town with complete water and electricity, and equipped with the most advanced experimental equipment in the harshest environment of Terra... is unimaginably extravagant.

too expensive.

It was so expensive that only the financial resources of a nation could afford to create it, simply because it was a state-of-the-art nuclear test site.

A deafening roar echoed through the air as a special plane bearing the temple's emblem landed.

Feng Tianyin stepped out of the cabin and arrived as promised.

"salute--"

The stationed soldiers immediately saluted, and the leading officer stepped forward to give a concise introduction: "Your Majesty, the nuclear test can begin at any time. We have already verified the calculations, and now we will conduct the first formal detonation."

"Don't worry, there won't be any problems. I've seen all your data. I'm just here to witness it with my colleagues."

Many of the crucial calculations were handled by the High Priest himself.

So even the smartest scientists in this group greatly admire her. The more they learn about her, the more they understand her abilities. It's so great to have such a professional leader who also knows how to delegate authority and resources.

"Cough cough, the sandstorm here is really strong."

Gengantana walked down the long ladder to the airport, gently touching the railing, and casually cast a layer of psionic protection over herself.

She had some complaints about the testing site, saying it was bad for her skin and that the makeup was too plain.

"There is a high-energy reaction."

Zhuang Qing always scanned the area with her mental energy first to check for any potential dangers. This place had clearly undergone several high-energy test reactions, and it still felt like it was about to burst forth. There was going to be some excitement to watch. No wonder the High Priest rarely invited everyone to come along, given his personality.

Led by the guide, the group arrived at the edge of the test site.

At this moment, everything is ready. The crucial breakthrough that has been prepared for many years is about to happen. The equipment monitoring is activated, and the atmosphere is tense but orderly.

"Detonation device confirmed operational, all testing units ready, proceed—"

boom!

A mushroom cloud rose high into the sky.

A blazing fire, as red as the sun, appeared at the center, instantly distorting the view. It was the shockwave generated by the high temperature and pressure that echoed in all directions. Even at a safe distance, it felt like sand and gravel were flying like bullets.

All the witnesses felt a chill run down their spines, and apart from the composed Feng Tianyin, they were all dumbfounded.

It even carved a huge hole in the clouds, scattering ash and dust in all directions, making it more dazzling than the sun even in broad daylight.

Even if the calculation results match, seeing it in person is not the same.

The clouds are so high.

It's so hot.

The ground beneath my feet rumbled and shook violently, swirling with sand and gravel that nearly made me lose my footing. To be honest, it was a bit scary; my legs were trembling.

Whether out of fear or excitement, they succeeded, and cheers erupted in their place.

"We succeeded! We built the atomic bomb!"

The Great Qian Empire has acquired a key technology.

The era of atomic energy and information communication running in parallel has begun, and even Feng Tianyin was thrilled to see the mushroom cloud rising.

The time has come.

In her view, the crucial window of opportunity to unify the world of Terra has arrived, and she must act as soon as possible. Therefore, the first step is to advance the conquest of Southeast Asia and strive to finish it in the latter half of this round.

Compared to the high priest's myriad thoughts, everyone else was simply celebrating.

They were honored to witness the birth of such a magnificent thing.

It's amazing how a chain reaction that started in the microscopic physical world can now release such amazing energy on a macroscopic scale.

The power of civilization is truly demonstrated.

call!

As the last shockwave dissipated, the hot winds in the air finally subsided, and people were able to see a clear sky. The explosion was so powerful that it dispersed the low-hanging clouds, and the sandstorm finally calmed down for a while.

"The experiment was a complete success. We have collected a large amount of data, and the current plan is feasible."

The researchers' conclusions put a comma in the experiment.

Having nothing to do makes one feel carefree.

Although it has been repeatedly verified using various rigorous mathematical models, no one can guarantee that no accidents will occur without a real test. In the instant immediately following the explosion, everyone was surprised, but this was quickly followed by tension: what if the force was too great and affected them?

What about nuclear radiation? Are the protective measures adequate? How are the data recording instruments?

All the worries I had are now resolved.

Everyone turned to look at Feng Tianyin, only to see the dignified High Priest clapping loudly and praising her along with her colleagues who were also on the inspection.

"You have made history, and the Great Qian Dynasty will remember you forever."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The approval of the Heavenly Dao's representative is incredibly valuable; at least she remembered it. Everyone's deeds will be remembered alongside the High Priest, enough to be etched into the distant future as an eternal monument.

The fact that she came in person, accompanied by two promoted colleagues, signifies a high level of recognition.

After all, Feng Tianyin mostly kept to herself and rarely went out.

"Now that the test was successful, the nuclear power plant project can be launched, and the same goes for nuclear power. I think it should be improved..."

The scientists quickly moved on to the next topic amidst their excitement.

And he would ask Feng Tianyin from time to time.

In their eyes, this high priest was a true expert. Sure enough, he generously offered a few pointers, or rather, he was so detailed that he casually provided them with a complex formula derivation process.

nuclear energy!

The concept of a new era of super energy is gradually taking shape in the minds of this think tank.

On a grand scale, it is part of stellar energy; on a smaller scale, it can create a more reliable and durable power source. Backed by the importance attached to the scientific research system of the entire Great Qian Empire, it would be difficult not to develop it. The project was aimed at controlled nuclear fusion from the very beginning.

"...In short, these theories are rather far-fetched. The most urgent task for you is to consider the issue of nuclear delivery vehicles."

Feng Tianyin made no attempt to conceal her desire for war.

Everyone knows the truth.

The people present were not morally fastidious; inventions are meant to be used, and more practically, they focused on safe and reliable transportation.

"The missile program Your Majesty mentioned earlier has been completed, and it currently uses inertial guidance."

The adjacent research base has its own launch site.

The vast, top-secret facility was not only manufacturing nuclear bombs, but also included the launch platforms that stood tall in front of the group, with streamlined aircraft shells erected on them.

"This thing looks good."

Even the appearance-obsessed Gergentana finally expressed her approval, marveling at it.

“Our subspace spacecraft also uses a similar design. If we have a stronger power source, then we can consider spaceships and starships,” Zhuang Qing said expectantly.

In fact, the Inner Palace Research Institute is already doing this, but it still needs some technical verification.

Some of the technology even originated from other parishes in the world.

"Please look."

With a loud whoosh, the rocket on the launch platform lifted off the ground, instantly tracing a parabola as it hurtled into the distance.

In the blink of an eye, it was beyond sight.

It is conceivable that its speed, accuracy, and guidance performance are already taking shape, and with the perception of the three top psionicists, even after flying hundreds of kilometers, it did not leave the range of precise observation.

Of course, it's already quite terrifying for weapons of this era.

"I had only heard that you were developing missiles before, I didn't expect you to have developed to this point."