You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

"It is the overseas parish that is responding to us."

Zhuang Qing, who had been involved in this business for a long time, was well aware of the situation.

They could even vaguely sense the location from that side with their companions, amidst voices of "Praise the Heavenly Way," "We are willing to submit to the High Priest," and "Eternal Empire," all expressing heartfelt amazement.

fanaticism.

There are already signs of the explosive conversion of faiths in other regions that occurred back then.

In a sense, this descent of the Heavenly Dao was a religious bomb, wiping out and cleansing the hidden evil god beliefs existing in those star sectors, and dramatically increasing the area of ​​faith of the Heavenly Dao Sect.

At this moment, the rosy light enveloped Feng Tianyin, followed by Xia He's arrival.

This time, her possessed body was clearer, even with some blurry facial features, and her form was more solid.

"Your Majesty, your position is more stable now, congratulations."

The high priest was honored.

Witnessing this great being constantly completing itself is also of great significance to me. The two of them became more and more intimate, experiencing a novel feeling they had never felt before.

"...Indeed, there have been many changes, and I am still adapting, but so far it's not bad."

Xia He stretched her waist and felt very light, and she also had a richer feeling in the projection posture.

Immersive experience.

In the past, she always felt a sense of separation when maintaining the posture of possession, having both the first experience of the microscopic perspective and the perception of the Dao of Heaven, and always felt dizzy. But now everything is organically combined.

Feng Tianyin clasped her hands together and pleaded, "Could you hug me?"

"Of course you can."

Upon hearing this, Xia He smiled and stretched out her arms to wrap around the neck of the girl in the sacrificial robe. She felt the girl's soft, boneless body and felt the scent of incense and her body fragrance.

“That’s great. Your projection here is becoming more and more realistic, just like a living person.”

Although it sounds a bit strange, it's quite fitting.

"You should rest for a bit, I'll take care of this part." She slowly sat down, letting the gray-haired girl rest her head in her arms. The latter naturally accepted the offer, her face beaming with joy, feeling the happiest moment of her life.

It feels like all my years of hard work have been for this moment; it's so wonderful.

[Beep]

The current era of accumulated improvements is complete, and we are officially entering the "Age of Information and Innovation," which will bring numerous beneficial changes.

[A large number of psionic events will occur in this context]

The game hints are accurate; each time a new era changes, the psionic reaction increases significantly. According to the progression, this is the last era, and the boost data has reached its limit.

As a veteran player and programmer, Xia He was well aware that psionic power would be greatly enhanced.

Yeah.

The reason why the psionic technology tree developed slowly in the past was because advanced research was not suitable.

There's no need to be ahead of the curve now; we can proceed step by step. With so many talented people, the Great Qian Empire's psionic technology will inevitably advance by leaps and bounds. Coupled with previous accumulations, with each step interconnected and executed meticulously, we will soon be able to develop a series of new things that even we ourselves cannot imagine.

Xia He looked forward to the creative ideas of the researchers in the Great Qian Empire.

They always manage to surprise us. For years, the Empire has seen a constant stream of novel technologies emerge; their capabilities have far exceeded expectations—human creativity is boundless.

She then began to consider the strategy cards for this round.

What to choose?

"Tianyin, in this round we will complete the war to unify Terra, and then begin to venture into the stars, so that the Empire can truly take over those parishes."

"Your status will become sufficient to stabilize the empire's borders into a divine kingdom; be sure to take heed."

The girl in his arms immediately sat up and replied solemnly, "Yes, Your Majesty."

There's no need to be so nervous.

Xia He only told Feng Tianyin about the future plans; in reality, implementation was still some distance away, only the general direction was aligned. How to fill in the details was up to the little android, so she should choose the enhancement of the grand direction.

[Long-term national policy: Total conquest]

[Description: The Empire has determined that it is time to promote cultural, religious, and even military unification. We will consolidate and implement our rule within our existing spheres of influence.]

[Effect: Territorial assimilation efficiency +15%, regional cohesion +20%, significantly increased attractiveness to surrounding areas]

Simple and straightforward.

Its main effect is to eat, eat, eat; it's specifically designed for mergers and acquisitions.

While seemingly brief, Xia He actually focused on the conversion rate of territory, and this wasn't limited to the Terra world. In fact, there's a hidden mechanism in the [Total Conquest] process, which is mentioned in the description.

A sphere of influence can provide conversion.

So how is a "sphere of influence" defined? It is defined according to indicators such as religion and culture.

The greatest strength of the Great Qian Empire lies in the influence of the Heavenly Dao Sect. Relying on its numerical adjustments to drive a comprehensive conquest would be the best approach.

Xia He decided to let the other strategy cards assist it.

[Military Strategy: Mobilization Order]

[Description: War is the most complex social activity of humankind, inextricably linked to every stage of production. We should explore more thorough methods of mobilization to prepare for future grand wars. The empire will expand its territory, establishing an unprecedentedly vast domain.]

[Effect: Military Experience +10%, Arms Production +10%, Army Organization +15%]

You are the only one for me.

The "mobilization" option in this choice is not at the level of "total mobilization" for a war of annihilation, but can be either partial or full mobilization, or even a small-scale transfer.

In fact, as long as the empire is large enough, it can mobilize in one place and rest in another, and there is nothing it cannot fight.

Peace is fleeting; war is the eternal theme of this universe.

Xia He chose the most radical military strategy available at the time.

Because it will not only take effect on the mainland of Daqian, but will also include the scope of the previous long-term national policy, this is the prelude to a super war.

Chapter 207 Subspace Communication (4K)

war.

Both Xia He and Feng Tianyin were mentally prepared for a full-scale conquest in the next round. They were certain that some trouble was inevitable, since the evil god had planted pawns in the Terra world.

But they were wrong, thinking that this world was the battlefield and that they could control the battlefield in one area.

The reality is quite the opposite; once war breaks out, it will have far-reaching consequences.

Therefore, religious strategies must also be adopted.

Xia He considered projects like "Crusaders" and "Holy War"... but was not satisfied with any of them, feeling they were too theological and that she should have chosen something more practical and closer to military considerations.

As she carefully examined the next page and line, sure enough, a satisfactory item appeared:

[Religious Strategy: Judgment]

[Description: In the days following the fall of the Lost Empire, the various civilizations scattered across the starry seas encountered their darkest years. Slaughter, mutation, and famine tormented life constantly. How could civilization be allowed to give way to those monsters? The Heavenly Dao Sect will reclaim its glory and, in the name of the True God, judge the filthy.]

[Effect: Increases combat strength against heretics by 5, missionary trial war by 8, and the influence of the Heavenly Dao Sect will be adjusted and increased with the war.]

Xia He chose a project that could also be used to conquer.

It's still war.

Once you grasp the core essence, the rest is just adding details and building upon it, ultimately leading to an expansion.

It is certainly not limited to the world of Terra, but aims to carry on the past and usher in the future, to rebuild the legacy from the ruins of a lost empire, and to unite the civilized worlds suffering from various disasters.

This spirit of perseverance is the essence of the [trial decree].

A trial of the enemy, a war of revenge.

The Great Qian Empire may not harbor as much hatred as some other empires, but it must still shoulder its responsibilities and help all under heaven. It is time for the empire to call upon all living beings and the world.

The last item is: [Cultural Strategy: Create Claims] remains unchanged, after all, the reputation of the Lost Empire is still needed. It's more useful dead than alive.

Even though a significant number of people know that the Great Qian Dynasty has nothing to do with it, they are still happy to admit it.

Because the narrative of "inheriting the legacy and creating a new golden age" is appealing.

The facts don't matter.

Neither Feng Tianyin nor the politicians who supported the Great Qian Dynasty bothered to care about these details. They just needed to stick to the same story and continue the propaganda. In any case, they were convinced that they had a close relationship with the Lost Empire.

[Hint: A "Research" option has been added. Players are advised to make the decision.]

The final era completed the last operational item, and Xia He looked at the densely packed list of optional items with some emotion.

We're a little late.

However, it's not too late, and it just so happens to fit together a research project that the Great Qian Dynasty urgently needs:

[Research Strategy: Interstellar Exploration]

[Description: The Foreword: The new era has called upon us; rockets soaring into the sky and satellites overlooking the heavens proclaim the allure of deep space. The banners of the empire should fly to even greater heights, for not even light can limit our voyages.]

[Effect: Research Points +20, Deep Space Research Efficiency +25%]

The numbers are good.

The key is that it focuses its efforts precisely on interstellar exploration, and when combined with the Aether Engine, Warp Engine, and other technologies in the psionic tech tree, they can all benefit from each other's advantages.

They will enhance each other, allowing technology to be unlocked rapidly, since the current empire is not short of spaceship hull materials.

It's very simple, just use psionic power to enhance it.

Xia He knew very well that Da Qian had used the "Great Strength Brick Flying" method, which used spiritual energy to violently enhance the power.

Some of the so-called "spaceships and warships" were actually just power fixed by Zhuang Qing using magic to make them resist the various effects of particle impacts, temperature changes, pulses, etc. in outer space... and the results proved to be quite good.

But it lacks motivation.

In reality, it's just an empty shell. Its ultimate purpose is to serve as the vehicle for the ascendants, allowing them to traverse the subspace and achieve interstellar travel while protecting their ships. It's not impossible, but it's very strenuous.

The research project Xia He chose can accelerate the development of a new engine.

She knew that Daqian was already working on nuclear power, and with the added benefits from research points, they would be able to successfully achieve controlled nuclear fusion.

"Everything's decided, it's time to move on to the new city."