Chapter 32: Technology Key — Galaxy Chip

The private jet, laden with its bounty, pierced through the clouds, but Qin Feng's thoughts were no longer on the scenery outside the window; his entire spirit was immersed in the newly upgraded 【Technology Core】 and the vast influx of new information.

Upgrading the 【Technology Core】 to Lv. 2 brought the most obvious change: a significant boost in analysis and simulation speed, along with the unlocking of the "Technology Imprint Fusion" function—meaning he could collide and fuse technological knowledge or "imprints" from different sources, potentially birthing entirely new tech trees surpassing their original limits!

The "Source Technology Imprint" absorbed from the Obsidian Statue, besides granting him 5000 Tech Points, also contained a highly blurred, fragmented Star Map pointing to an unknown Starfield, along with several intermittent, urgent warning fragments:

"... Barrier... weakened..."

"... Observers... not the only ones..."

"... Source... key... be wary..."

These fragments were disjointed and ambiguous, yet they filled Qin Feng with an instinctive heaviness—something unknown and dangerous seemed hidden within the universe. But with too little information, he could only temporarily suppress these thoughts, saving them for future exploration.

Right now, the most important thing was to use the upgraded Core and his ample Tech Points to further strengthen his power and leverage.

He first turned his attention to the 【Skill Key】—this daily random skill acquisition button, though its cooldown had doubled due to prior use of the Shenji Blessing, still remained usable once per day. Lately, the random skills he'd received were mostly mundane ones like "Culinary Mastery (Intermediate)" or "Instrument Mastery (Beginner)," offering little help for his current ambitions.

"I wonder if the upgraded 【Technology Core】 can affect the 【Skill Key】?" A thought struck Qin Feng—he attempted to guide the 【Technology Core】's energy to touch the still-cooling 【Skill Key】.

In the instant the two made contact, a sudden transformation occurred!

【Detected: Host possesses Lv. 2 Technology Core—hidden condition satisfied!】

【Skill Key branch function—"Technology Key"—unlocked!】

A brand-new virtual button, radiating cold metallic luster and swirling blue data streams, appeared beside the 【Skill Key】—its form more complex, brimming with futuristic tech aesthetics.

【Technology Key】: Consumes a certain amount of Tech Points to selectively draw skills related to technological R&D (including but not limited to: targeted knowledge infusion, R&D inspiration bursts, team efficiency boosts, bottleneck breakthrough hints, etc.). Skill level and effect scale directly with consumed Tech Points. Cooldown: 7 days.

Selective extraction of technology-related skills!

A spark of delight flashed in Qin Feng's eyes—this was like delivering coal in snow! Compared to the complete randomness of the 【Skill Key】, the targeted nature of the 【Technology Key】 was undeniably invaluable! Though its cooldown was seven days, it was absolutely worth it!

He was currently facing the need to optimize the "Stardust Guardian" coating, overcome technical bottlenecks at several other tech companies, and deeply analyze the Bronze Navigator and Obsidian Statue. The emergence of the 【Technology Key】 would dramatically accelerate all these processes!

Without hesitation, Qin Feng immediately attempted to use it.

"Activate 【Technology Key】, consume 1000 Tech Points, select for extraction: knowledge or inspiration applicable to enhancing the current electronic device's computational core architecture design!"

1000 Tech Points were no small sum, but he wanted to see exactly how effective this selective extraction would be.

【Command confirmed! Consumed Tech Points: 1000!】

【Remaining Tech Points: 4700.】

【Extracting...】

【Congratulations, Host! Obtained special status skill: "Hyperdimensional Architecture Inspiration (one-time)"!】

A cool, vast torrent surged instantly into Qin Feng's mind—countless cutting-edge knowledge and unprecedented architectural inspirations regarding chip design, circuit layout, quantum tunneling effect utilization, and novel semiconductor material applications exploded and reorganized within his thoughts like a cosmic Big Bang!

These insights were not mindlessly implanted; they felt more like a high-dimensional "revelation," allowing him to instantly grasp the critical bottleneck of current silicon-based chip computational power—and see multiple viable, revolutionary pathways beyond the existing Von Neumann Architecture!

One pathway combined a harmonic resonance principle derived from the Bronze Navigator's hole structure with an energy-guiding method embedded in the Obsidian Imprint, forming a brand-new chip design concept he named "Galaxy Architecture!"

Under this architecture, chip computational power could theoretically reach dozens or even hundreds of times that of today's most advanced chips, while power consumption dropped dramatically!

This was no mere iterative upgrade—it was a complete dimensional strike! Once realized, the global semiconductor industry's landscape would be utterly reshaped!

Inspiration was fleeting, but the core concepts and critical blueprints were now etched into Qin Feng's mind like carved inscriptions.

He snapped open his eyes, as if stars swirled and data surged within them. He immediately pulled out his encrypted digital drawing tablet, fingers moving with autonomous speed, sketching out the core logic and preliminary design of the "Galaxy Architecture."

Though this was merely a preliminary framework, with a long road ahead to actual engineering implementation, its potential and disruptive power were enough to drive any expert mad!

"Sun Zhe!" Qin Feng's voice carried suppressed excitement.

"Boss?" Sun Zhe immediately walked forward from the front cabin.

"Immediately notify the semiconductor-related companies we've invested in—no, on my behalf, secretly recruit the world's top experts in chip design, materials science, and manufacturing processes globally! No cost limits! Simultaneously, activate the 'Galaxy Plan'—target: develop the next-generation super chip based on this new architecture!"

Though Sun Zhe had little understanding of chip technology, seeing the familiar gleam in Qin Feng's eyes, he knew his Boss had achieved another earth-shattering breakthrough—he immediately bowed: "Yes, Boss!"

After giving the orders, Qin Feng gazed at the drawing tablet, at the "Galaxy Architecture" brimming with infinite possibility, his heart surging.

The power of the 【Technology Key】 far exceeded his imagination! Those 1000 Tech Points were worth every bit!

The "Stardust Guardian" coating was to pass the nation's test and lay the foundation for cooperation.

But this "Galaxy Chip" would be the true cornerstone for his ascent to technological supremacy and the construction of his own commercial and technological Empire!

He could already envision countless chips bearing the "Galaxy" logo, acting like neural centers, implanted into all his future technological creations—from Deep Sea probes to spacecraft, from quantum computers to intelligent robots—building an unprecedented technological ecosystem!

The remnants of Hongyuan Group's threats? Wang Hongyuan's dying struggles?

Before the coming "Galaxy" storm, they were but dust.

Qin Feng's gaze returned to the system interface—the remaining 4700 Tech Points, and the 【Technology Key】 ready to be used again in seven days—filling him with boundless anticipation for the path of technological ascent ahead.