Above The Sky
Chapter 930 - 930 75 The Key to the Gates of the Underworld 7100_4

930: Chapter 75: The Key to the Gates of the Underworld (7100)_4 930: Chapter 75: The Key to the Gates of the Underworld (7100)_4 This technology, he of course brought it back to his territory the first thing and handed it over to Adalbert for analysis, to see if this omnipotent researcher had any unique insights that differed from his own.

Adalbert was thoroughly astounded upon seeing the design of the Spirit Machine; he exclaimed it was unbelievable and urgently questioned Ian about where it came from.

Upon hearing Ian’s response “a gift from the Fiery Flame Land,” the researcher, who had a profound aversion to Fiery Flame Land, was even more overjoyed.

“This ‘Spirit Machine Core,’ at its essence, is a soul storage structure far more superior than our ‘Monarch Centre’!

To put it simply, it can convert Origin Quality into Spirit Energy Spirit Substance, enhancing the Deceased Monarch while also allowing the souls within us to live more comfortably and increase their activity frequency significantly.”

Adalbert explained to Ian: “After leaving Subspace and the Domain of Void, all the souls inside us have fallen into silence; it’s an inevitable occurrence, after all, the design of the Deceased Monarchs from the outset was to use souls as a foundation stone, there was no intention to let these souls exercise any other abilities apart from being ‘bricks’.”

“However, this Spirit Machine Core can improve this…

In fact, without the Deceased Monarchs exerting any effort to maintain, this Spirit Machine Core on its own can bear the continued existence of tens of thousands of souls!”

Adalbert held the Spirit Machine Core in very high esteem, and aside from its soul-storing capability, he was quite optimistic about another ability of the Spirit Machine Core, namely the ‘Origin Quality-Spirit Energy’ conversion: “According to the theory of Primal Aether, Origin Quality is indeed unified, and the ability to freely convert between the two is a characteristic of Third Energy Level powerhouses; their Heart Light Bodies are essentially a physical embodiment of this ability.”

“Spirit Machine Core can create a Spirit Energy Shield comparable to a Third Energy Level powerhouse or a Third Energy Level Origin Quality enhancement by virtue of its strong power supply, it can be called ‘Artificial Third Energy Level’.”

“Unfortunately, at the very least, a power source on the level of an Aether Furnace Core is needed to power it, and even the City of Knowledge has not fully mastered the technology of the Aether Furnace Core.

Moreover, the cost is so high that it’s no different from cultivating a Third Energy Level individual.”

“Not to mention, to control such a Spirit Machine Core also requires a Sublimator with at least a Second Energy Level Peak as a pilot to exert its effectiveness.”

At this point, Adalbert shook his head with regret: “The technology is excellent, but our territory does not have the conditions to fully utilize it.”

However, Ian had a different opinion—indeed, apart from himself, Adalbert, and Sio, it would be nearly impossible to find a Sublimator in the Xiawei Territory who was at the peak of the Second Energy Level or above; moreover, all three of them possessed power beyond that of the Spirit Machine Core.

But if one person isn’t enough, what about hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands?

“For the energy core, I will find a way; in fact, this is the easiest problem to solve.

As for the controller…

we don’t need it to engage in combat, we can let it serve as a sort of city defense core, sheltering the entire city and key areas,” Ian suggested to Adalbert.

“As long as we can popularize Artificial Souls so that the entire Xiawei Territory and even all the Mountain People have a soul…

then at critical moments, they can gather in the square or around the defense towers to collectively activate the defense function of the Spirit Machine Core.”

“At the very least these ordinary people will have the power to protect themselves, won’t they?”

“It’s like the Deceased Monarchs, but not about concentrating everyone’s strength for one person, but focusing everyone’s strength for a ‘shelter that protects itself’!”

“If everyone has a Third Energy Level Spirit Energy Shield, then even if there is Fourth Energy Level combat within the territory, the casualties would be greatly reduced!”

Adalbert was deeply inspired; although he wanted to protect the weak and ordinary people, he couldn’t think of related ideas because the Terra People were too focused on the mindset of individual power.

What Ian said enlightened him, making him realize: “Yes… and, in times of crisis, most people’s ‘consensus’ is ‘protect oneself, protect family and friends’…

the fortitude of this consensus is even more from the heart than a contract signed with the Deceased Monarchs!”

“As long as the Deceased Monarch Technology is cleverly used to enhance the Spirit Machine Core, it will become the best shelter!”

Ian came this time specifically to chat with Adalbert about his recent work achievements.

Little did he expect that he had just arrived at the Alchemy Laboratory when Adalbert actively sought him out.

“Ian!”

The Deceased Monarch Researcher was brimming with spirit — after all, he was a Deceased Monarch, virtually invulnerable to fatigue, and forever in a state of peak research efficiency around the clock — he excitedly brought Ian to the deepest underground laboratory, and said to a perplexed Ian: “Artificial Soul Elixir, I have recreated it!”

“We just need to wait for the ‘Benevolent Cerebrum’ cultivation to get on the right track, then we can quickly produce a large number of related potions!”

“Oh!

This indeed is great news!” Ian’s eyes lit up; the Artificial Soul was the foundation of all his plans moving forward.

But soon, the young man was a bit confused — Is there any need to be this excited?

Although Artificial Soul was indeed a key technology, the most core ‘Attached Brain’ and ‘Potion Formula’ were all ready-made…

The Redwood Natives Ian had hired previously received a substantial salary, it would be strange if they couldn’t replicate it.

As expected, Adalbert continued: “Moreover, Ian, the ‘Spirit Machine Core’ and ‘Meditation Technique’ you gave me have inspired me greatly.”

“After modifying the Spirit Machine Core, it can possess some of the abilities of a ‘Deceased Monarch’…

that is, attracting surrounding free-floating souls into its own internal protection.”

“At the same time, with just a bit more fine-tuning of the Meditation Technique on the Soul Structure, those who practice the Meditation Technique can, within a certain range, separate their souls from their bodies!”

“Although these are just very ordinary abilities, when combined, it gets interesting!” The young researcher waved the calculation paper in his hand, he clearly conducted experiments himself, hence he said with a face full of excitement and conviction: “In this way, should our territory face a crisis in the future, there’s no need for the people to gather around the plaza, they can stay at home, astral project directly, drawn by the Spirit Machine Core, and go inside it to activate its shield!”

“This approach is much faster than gathering people by foot, and even if an accident occurs, at least the soul can be preserved!”

Adalbert was genuinely worried about the ordinary people’s survival, which could be considered one of his obsessions, hence his excitement.

This idea was also a further optimization of Ian’s ‘spiritual sheltering’ concept; that’s why Adalbert wanted to find Ian, to hear his opinion, eager for recognition and feedback.

However, Ian didn’t respond as Adalbert imagined, with praise first followed by calmly providing some insights that Adalbert hadn’t thought of.

The youth was stunned in place.

“… Ian?

What’s wrong?” The Deceased Monarch Researcher cautiously greeted Ian.

“… I’m fine.”

When Ian came back to his senses, he blinked and looked seriously at Adalbert.

The young man took a deep breath and said solemnly: “Do you realize what you are talking about?

Adalbert?”

The Deceased Monarch paused for a moment, unsure why Ian was being so serious, so his voice became softer: “I found a new way to protect people?”

“Wrong!”

Ian reached out his hand, grabbing Adalbert’s shoulder, and said in a deep tone: “What you’ve found is the gateway to the Underworld!”

“Adalbert!

What you have just picked up is the key to the gates of the Underworld!”