Living in the Doomsday and Becoming an Immortal Alone
Chapter 455 - 214 Mu Dan’s Little Crisis_2

Chapter 455: Chapter 214 Mu Dan’s Little Crisis_2

Once he had the iron blanket, hammer, furnace, Quenching Spirit Pond, and Spirit-giving Array ready, he directly summoned a piece of treasure and began to forge a cold weapon, exactly as he had previously envisioned.

The crafting of a flying sword mainly relies on nurturing with one’s own spirit, Qi, and essence, so it takes a bit longer.

Moreover, since he had developed various new applications for flying swords, Wang Jixuan naturally had higher expectations for his second flying sword.

Even if it didn’t make it in time for the plan involving Xing Dian, it was better to lack than to be excessive.

Soon, the workshop was filled with the ringing sounds of hammering, from early dawn until daylight, and from morning until noon.

Wang Jixuan himself didn’t need to rest. His Primordial Soul Power far exceeded his own Mana and Dao Realm.

But his diligent behavior as seen by others...

"Mr. Wang is already so powerful, yet he still works so hard!"

Uncle Tai looked up to the sky and sighed, then yawned, stuffed his noise-canceling earplugs tightly, and shifted to a new position on the single bed.

He was old; when it was time to rest, he needed to rest.

These days, retirement isn’t about age but about physical indicators.

How could one contribute to the human cause over a long term without proper rest and learning to slack off?

...

At noon, two transport aircraft landed at the airfield of Fortress 76.

A group of white-haired, gray-haired elders, dressed in white lab coats and blue work uniforms, aggressively jumped off the transport aircraft and rushed to the elevator hall.

If scanned, one could find that they all had various mechanical components installed in them.

Mechanical skeletons, synthetic tendons, mechanical organs, and almost lifelike Mechanical Eyes.

These people seemed to have unfriendly intentions.

Zhou Zhengde, who had been appointed to resolve this conflict, was waiting in front of the elevator, revealing a warm smile to the group of about eight professors and more than ten associate professors.

"Everyone..."

"Where is the owner of the Mu Dan Mecha?" Professor Lou asked with a frown.

"Please follow me," Zhou Zhengde said, "We’ve arranged an academic exchange meeting on the third floor. The owner of the Mu Dan Mecha is still busy. Before you meet him, I will formally introduce his identity to you all."

Professor Lou nodded slowly and murmured, "I don’t quite understand why the Commander has so much faith in his judgment. Can the instruments be wrong? Our experiments have been verified thousands of times!"

"Let’s discuss this in the conference room. There’s also a very young professor here, an expert in Spiritual Energy," Zhou Zhengde added while pressing the elevator button and inviting the professors to enter.

A Law Enforcement Team captain nearby came forward with a smile, guiding other personnel to the adjacent elevator.

This group was taken to the third level of the Fortress, Shen Qionglin’s new research institute.

Shen Qionglin’s new research institute was situated in what used to be the Spiritual Ability House’s territory. It had been turned into a semi-enclosed area with a beautiful environment and convenient living standards, offering the best treatment for the researchers who followed Shen Qionglin’s switch to Fortress 76 from the Combined Combat Zone.

In fact, their food supply was one and a half times the average level of residents in Upper Middle City of Fortune 76.

Shen Qionglin had received the news in the morning and, after a brief rest to recover her energy, had already arranged for some preparations.

There were four main research topics they were currently focusing on: Spiritual Ability Mechas, Spirit Cultivator civilization, universal awakening routes for Spiritual Ability Users, and advancement of Spiritual Energy.

Because of the attitudes of Fu Jian and Wang Jixuan, as well as Shen Qionglin’s insistence, they would not initiate the research related to infusion experiments. Instead, they aimed to strengthen the powers of the existing front-line Spiritual Ability Users based in various combat zones.

Expecting some tension at the meeting today, Shen Qionglin, as a staunch supporter of ’Wang Zheng,’ naturally wanted these Mechanical Body research experts to understand what kind of path their team was on and what level they were at.

Thus, she displayed six black Spiritual Ability Mechas, having already activated the protective circuits.

These Mechas were barely usable in actual combat, their current combat effectiveness being somewhat marginal;

But when the six Mechas revealed their internal mechanical structures and the Spiritual Energy luminosity wrapped around them, the visual impact and the profound meaning symbolizing the combination of technology and Spiritual Energy...

Professor Lou and the others were genuinely stunned.

As experts in Mechanical Body, Mecha, and Half-human Mecha fields, they circled around the Spiritual Ability Mechas for a long time, full of praise.

Soon, a professor gave an accurate evaluation.

"I don’t understand these Spiritual Power Symbols, but it seems like these symbols are just the surface. The power structure inside is still based on the old models we developed over twenty years ago, moreover, it’s the stable version after frequency reduction."

"It’s magical on the outside, quite ordinary inside."

"Could it be that they utilized the base of conventional standardized Mechas and added a layer of Spiritual Energy skin?"

"Spiritual Energy is truly miraculous. With the empowerment of Spiritual Energy, even a small knife without high-strength alloy can pierce through the bone of a Blade Beast in one go... Impressive."

"Why didn’t they approach us for this project? Has the Commander sidelined us?"

Zhou Zhengde hastily said, "Please, don’t misunderstand everyone. The Commander has immense trust in you and cares for you deeply. The origins here are a bit special; this team came to us seeking refuge from the Spiritual Ability City."

"Spiritual Ability City?"

"Right," Zhou Zhengde nodded, "The director here is called Shen Qionglin, a very powerful Spiritual Ability User. She’s said to possess the formidable strength of a Quasi-S Class, and it was an experimental project within Spiritual Ability City that developed her brain. The latest infusion technology from Spiritual Ability City was led by her."

The scholars immediately grew more curious.

In front of the largest standalone building ahead, Shen Qionglin pushed open the door and came out to greet them, accompanied by several middle-aged men and women.

A faint cold smile played across Shen Qionglin’s lips as she discreetly advised her team using a method similar to voice transmission:

"This is our first time consulting with a top team from outside of Spiritual Ability City. Later on, don’t be too arrogant. They are the top experts in the field of mechanics."

"However, they are currently advocating the destruction of an autonomous mechanical body’s core, which kind of conflicts with Mr. Wang, our current employer."

"So later, we must showcase some real skills to suppress them as much as possible."

The team members immediately felt conflicted.

They had to avoid being too arrogant, yet still dominate the others;

This...

They surely couldn’t just go up and start a fight with these old men and women, could they?

Come to think of it, why do all of these researchers from outside the Spiritual Ability City seem so old?

Ah, right, researchers from the Spiritual Ability City tend to break down physically by their forties or fifties; dealing with Spiritual Energy has its share of late-life perils.

The group revealed eager smiles and voluntarily raised their right hands in greeting.

Both sides locked eyes, sizing each other up, with an air of tension like that of drawn swords and taut crossbows.

Researchers hidden in other buildings were all watching this scene unfold.

It was unclear who first broke the equilibrium.

An old man next to Professor Lou suddenly lit up with a chrysanthemum-like smile, extending his right hand warmly:

"I’ve long admired your reputation! What a pleasure to meet you!"

"A pleasure indeed! When we were in Spiritual Ability City, we always heard that the D5 mechanical research scholars are the pinnacle of human civilization! Indeed, seeing is believing!"

"We’ve always been interested in the mysterious experiments of the Spiritual Ability City, but unfortunately, there was no way to exchange information! It’s bold of you to turn away from the dark side. I didn’t expect you all to be so young! Talented youth, talented youth indeed!"

"You flatter us, our mortality rate is too high. We are all researching Spiritual Energy at the risk of our lives; my father died in an experiment gone awry with Spiritual Energy when he was thirty-six."

"Professor Shen as big as my granddaughter? This appearance, this figure, is really too gorgeous! Who says researchers can’t be beautiful women? Here’s the proof! If I were sixty years younger, I would certainly pursue you!"

"Our Professor Shen is the beauty champion among the researchers of Spiritual Ability City! Of course, it was a private vote, and gender wasn’t limited in voting."

Shen Qionglin:...

Not this.

This?

They were never like this before, were they?

After pondering for a moment, she went up to Professor Lou and nodded slightly, "Hello... Shen Qionglin, I study Spiritual Energy."

"You are too polite, Professor Shen," Professor Lou extended his right hand, and Shen Qionglin briefly shook it.

Zhou Zhengde couldn’t help but tilt his head.

So these highly esteemed research experts meet with such cordiality?

He thought there would be a fierce verbal clash.

Meanwhile, on the seventh floor, having just finished forging, Daoist Wang used his Spiritual Sense to witness the scene and couldn’t help but shake his head and click his tongue.

Even in scientific research, personal relationships and worldly wisdom are important.

As for how to convince these scientists advocating the decommissioning of Mu Dan, Daoist Wang already had a plan in mind.

Later, he would throw the Magic Artifacts and Magic Treasures he had just made in front of them.

If these people can explain the operating principles of these Artifacts and Treasures, then he would agree to disarm Mu Dan.

If they cannot explain, then they should retract their suggestion to destroy Mu Dan.

Whoever tries to mess with his people...

Ding!

The Daoist struck with his hammer forcefully, and the sword in his hand rippled like undulating water.