Chapter 219

The Human Federal entered a strange yet efficient operating mode.

In the Academy, Qian Bowen and the top scientists under his command no longer pursued complete blueprint replication, but instead turned into the most greedy gluttons,

madly absorbing the basic theories in the Star Sea Divine Church's technical data.

Qin Hao stationed himself there, his mental power becoming the most precise filter and firewall, stripping away the "faith toxin" embedded in all theories,

leaving only the purest knowledge to be redistributed to each problem‑solving team.

Every formula, every theoretical model was broken down into fragments, then human scientists, using their own wisdom, reassembled, understood, and absorbed them.

It is a painful and slow process.

But each time a difficulty is overcome, each time a theory is fully grasped, the Federal's technology tree grows a small segment upward.

This growth is solid, and wholly belongs to humanity alone.

However, a new problem quickly stood before Luo Rui Xiang.

"The speed of theoretical research can keep up, but our basic materials and energy reserves are about to fall behind!"

Zhou Shaoqing, at a small‑scale meeting, reported with a grave expression.

"To convert those new theories into actual equipment requires consuming massive amounts of various resources. The Federal's extraction rate has already reached its limit, yet the shortfall continues to widen."

Zhang Xianzhong added, "Especially the upgrade of the fleet command system requires a special crystal as the computational core.

Our current technology cannot mass‑produce it at all. The theory exists, but we cannot fabricate the supporting hardware, which is tantamount to empty talk."

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze converged on Luo Rui Xiang.

The difficulty resurfaced.

The Star Sea Divine Church gave them a peerless martial arts manual, and they also found a way to break the mind‑method trap,

but they discovered that they could not even gather the most basic ingredients needed for cultivation.

"It seems… we have to be thick‑skinned again and become a hand‑out‑seeking group."

No expression could be read on Luo Rui Xiang's face.

Originally they wanted Qin Hao to replicate it, but after thinking it over, they did not do so.

First, replicating these items is not cheap; second, he does not want to rely entirely on Qin Hao, and the Human Federal also needs the ability to solve problems on its own.

With that in mind, Luo Rui Xiang looked at Shuang Ge.

Shuang Ge understood tacitly, showing a slightly helpless professional smile: "Got it, it's my turn to perform."

In the virtual reception hall, light and shadow reassembled.

Saint Envoy Ka En Ti's flawless figure slowly appeared.

"Hello, friends from the Human Federal."

His tone remained calm, as if the previous exchange had been just yesterday, "It seems you have already felt the charm of truth from our knowledge."

"Yes, esteemed Envoy Ka En Ti."

Shuang Ge's face bore a perfectly measured reverence and yearning, "The technical data you provided has opened a door for us to a brand‑new world.

Our understanding of the universe deepens each day. Our awe for the universal truths your civilization upholds also grows."

He gave the other no chance to reply, and immediately said:

"It is precisely because of this in‑depth research that we discovered that, with our currently barren industrial base, we are truly unable to apply these great technologies."

"In order to more effectively counter the Silicon-based Union, this cosmic aberration, and to enable humanity's fleet to truly become a qualified ally on your great front,

we… earnestly request that you provide us with deeper assistance."

Shuang Ge's tone was filled with sincerity.

"We hope to engage in more comprehensive deep cooperation with you."

Ka En Ti's wings fluttered lightly, shimmering: "Deep cooperation? Tell me more."

"We need more advanced energy technology, at least production line data capable of stably producing high‑purity energy blocks.

We need higher‑level materials science, especially the crystal synthesis method that can bear high‑dimensional computation.

We also need… your advanced fleet coordinated command system to integrate our rapidly expanding fleet."

In one breath, Shuang Ge laid out all the most urgently needed items of the Human Federal on the table.

This is no longer a request for aid; it is essentially demanding the industrial lifeline of a Third-level Civilization!

Inside the Command Center, Zhou Shaoqing and Zhang Xianzhong felt their hearts rise to their throats.

Such a lion‑sized demand, if made of any civilization, would likely cause an immediate rupture.

However, Ka En Ti's reaction once again surprised everyone.

On his perfect visage, a emotion akin to "satisfaction" appeared, more genuine than last time.

"Very good, extremely good!"

His voice carried approval, "You have not become complacent over the initial gains, but have seen deeper shortcomings. This thirst for power is precisely a prelude to embracing truth."

"You are gradually trying to integrate into our harmonious big family; this is a good thing, and we are pleased to see it."

Ka En Ti hesitated not at all.

"Your request, I approve. The relevant energy, material, and command system data will be sent to you shortly."

Inside the Command Center, several informed magnates felt a shock in their hearts.

Agreeing so easily?

"Of course," Ka En Ti's tone shifted, "the transmission of knowledge requires proper guidance.

Especially for a fleet command system that involves the core logic of a civilization, relying solely on your own exploration can easily lead you astray."

"To ensure you can correctly and efficiently comprehend and employ these products of truth, I will dispatch a technical advisory team composed of Faith Guides to be stationed in your research department, conducting face‑to‑face technical exchanges with your scientists."

Faith Guides!

Those five words rang like a thunderclap in Luo Rui Xiang's and Qin Hao's minds!

They're here!

The fox's tail finally showed itself!

"They will personally teach your scientists how to listen, how to pray, how to make their souls resonate with those cold machines, thereby unleashing the greatest power."

Kanenti spoke with a tempting voice.

In the virtual reception room, Lei Ge's expression stiffened for a moment, but he quickly adjusted, his face showing the ecstatic joy of being pleasantly surprised.

"Th... this is really too much thanks to you! We... we are always happy to welcome the guide's arrival!"

The communication was cut off.

In Lao Luo's office, the atmosphere had become extremely solemn.

"I knew it! I knew these godmen were up to no good!"

Zhou Shaoqing's expression was grim: "They've sent people to preach directly! Are they trying to make fools of us? We absolutely cannot let them in!"

"What are the consequences of refusal?" Zhang Xianzhong countered, "If we break faces, we won't get the urgently needed supplies and technology; in three years, what will we use to fight the Silicon-based Union?"

Lao Luo did not join the argument; he directly connected to Qin Hao's encrypted channel.

"What's your opinion?"

"Agree to let them come." Qin Hao's reply was simple and direct.

The other two people in the office were stunned.

Qin Hao calmly explained:

"They sent people to explain that our theoretical reverse‑push plan might have evaded their surveillance, but it didn't put them completely at ease."

"They need a more direct means to ensure the implantation of faith."

"This actually gives us an opportunity."

"An opportunity to study their power core up close."

Lao Luo immediately understood Qin Hao's intention.

"You mean... turn their guides into our teaching tools?"

"Exactly." Qin Hao nodded, "They want to turn our academy into their church."

"Then we will turn their faith guides into living specimens in our lab."

"Of course, there is also the possibility that they have seen through our plan, and we are all just acting; it will come down to who laughs last."

Qin Hao's words were easy for them to understand, after all, how could a Third-level Civilization be foolish?

This is also a plan crazy to the extreme!

Seeking skin from a tiger, pulling chestnuts from the fire!

Lao Luo's mind raced, and he quickly worked out a detailed counterplan.

"Good! This method can be tried!"

He jumped to his feet: "Lei Ge, reply to them—we will welcome the technical advisory team with the highest honors!"

"At the same time, order the Special Forces to activate the emergency plan! All scientific personnel selected to have contact with the guides will undergo the highest level of physical isolation and mental monitoring!"

"The area of their activities will be delineated by me personally, and no one may cross the boundary!"

"Qin Hao, the core task of monitoring them is entrusted to you. I need you to make sure our people won't be turned by them!"

……

Half a month later.

In Qian Bowen's laboratory, an irrepressible cheer burst out.

"Success! We succeeded!"

Qian Bowen watched a stabilized space‑curvature data stream on the holographic screen, his excitement making him clench his fists.

Under Qin Hao's personal guidance and the double boost from the Star Sea Divine Church's "Advanced Reference Book," they finally conquered the energy stability model of the space‑folding shield.

Although its performance still falls far short of the monstrous level of Sanctuary‑class, compared to the original shield of the Gigantic Spirit, its stability and energy utilization have at least increased by 200%.

"Send the data immediately to the Third Fleet Modification Center! Let the first batch of improved Gigantic Spirit I‑type warships be refitted at once!"

"Good news from the Energy Department! Using the new material they provided, the high‑purity energy blocks we produced have tripled their energy density!"

"Weapon Systems Team report! The energy‑focus algorithm for the space‑cutting blade has made a breakthrough! Power is expected to increase by 120%!"

One piece of good news after another kept coming from the various research departments.

The Human Federal's war‑preparation process entered a state of frantic, feverish acceleration.

The Star Sea Divine Church's "aid" was like a shot of the most potent catalyst, making the Federal fleet's upgrade speed so fast it left people gasping.

One after another, the refitted Gigantic Spirit warships sailed out of the shipyards; their outward appearance may not have changed much, but their internal engines, shields, and weapons systems had been completely transformed.

More importantly, the core technology of each new warship was hammered out line by line, part by part, by Human Federal scientists.

Just as the Human Federal was brimming with vigor from top to bottom, a report arrived at the highest Command Center.

"Report! The Star Sea Divine Church's technical advisory team's spacecraft has entered the gravity well of the Yanhuang Star System and is expected to reach the designated spaceport in one minute."