"Please give me an exchange list."
Bi Yuan said, handing over two Jade Scrolls.
Gu Jinlai received the Jade Scrolls, and Bi Yuan continued: "We have already arranged accommodation for you. Pang Yuan will take you there, and in the meantime, you can move around on the surface of the island."
Under Pang Yuan’s guidance, the group left the underground and arrived at a...
somewhat modern-style harbor city.
Gu Jinlai was a bit surprised.
"In nearly a thousand years, the material civilization of the Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty has developed rapidly in various aspects. The most notable is military prowess, especially the era-defining creation of mechas, which are the most eye-catching."
Gu Jinlai had clashed with the Hunter Squad before.
Their mechas indeed had a sci-fi flair.
However, compared to the precision instruments on Blue Star, those mechas were somewhat crude.
It’s not about appearance but the various supporting instruments inside.
Considering that each pilot had a Spiritual Realm comparable to Heavenly Immortals and Profound Immortals, focusing technology on power output seemed reasonable.
"It’s somewhat like the era of heavy artillery and giant ships a hundred years ago on Blue Star, with a similar architectural style. However, the energy they use tends towards nuclear energy and Annihilation Energy, and with the presence of cultivators, it has a bizarre sci-fi feel."
Gu Jinlai observed the harbor city.
He could even see giant ships skimming through the Void.
is very much like a retro futuristic era.
Pang Yuan led Gu Jinlai to a villa area that equally exuded a modern architectural style. He smiled and said, "This community is also home to some members of our Immortal Shadow Association. As long as you don’t actively expose your identity, there will be no danger. I hope you can quickly integrate into our circle and contribute to our cause."
Bi Yuan placed him here, effectively demonstrating sufficient trust.
After all, if he really were a Dark Son, merely exposing this location would amount to a significant achievement, with a vice president and numerous members of the Immortal Shadow Association present.
Gu Jinlai expressed gratitude.
Inside the villa, four servants were waiting.
"With the presence of the Devouring Dao, it’s futile to obtain energy from the outside world. Daily supplements rely on External Objects, with the rate of energy and material conversion and energy consumption determining the interval between meals, which varies, but some intake is always needed."
Pang Yuan said, glancing at Gu Jinlai: "You might have previously leaned towards the flame side of the Destruction Dao? Oh, I forgot, you are an Innate Sacred... Bifang? Vermilion Bird? Great Sun Golden Crow? You might want to study the laws of heat energy related to this world and knowledge about nuclear fusion energy release."
"Learn this knowledge?"
Gu Jinlai was somewhat dumbfounded.
"Of course, you could abandon yourself and completely rely on the mecha. The advantage is if the mecha is destroyed, you won’t perish. The downside is that various materials are needed to build the mecha, and you can’t fully exert all your strength."
Pang Yuan said, and again took out a Jade Scroll, handing it to him: "With the presence of the Devouring Dao, our path is almost completely blocked. Before defeating the Devouring Dao, you might as well transform your own Life structure, using your own Heat, Magnetism, Gravity Potential Energy, or construct a Nuclear Reactor within your body to maintain your own operation. If you manage to create a Nuclear Reactor within your body, you will only need to supply some nuclear material."
He glanced at one of the waiting servants, "Ye Fu is still the descendant of Ye Que, a Profound Immortal, and belongs to the new generation of the Immortal Xuanhuang Realm. He studied at the first Nuclear Energy University in Tianshu State. He can precisely refine high-purity nuclear material, processing food for you that will exert greater power. These foods are excellent choices whether for personal use or as daily energy for mechas."
The middle-aged man named Ye Fu bowed slightly to Gu Jinlai: "Happy to serve you."
Gu Jinlai listened, and his mouth twitched.
He felt he was still far from grasping the changes of this world.
seems not just about changes in the Cultivation System but also a transformation in everyone’s lifestyle.
Pang Yuan took Gu Jinlai to the villa, then bid farewell and left.
After having a brief exchange with Ye Fu and others, Gu Jinlai went to the Meditation Room unique to the villa.
He didn’t immediately open the Refining God Technique given by Bi Yuan.
Instead, he reviewed the Jade Scroll from Pang Yuan, which recorded the daily social structure of this world.
"Ordinary people are injected with Genetic Fluid from an early age!? Like vaccinations, strengthening the Body again and again, without sickness or pain, life expectancy is greatly extended? For those not yet at Level, the average life expectancy is two hundred eighty-three point six years?"
Gu Jinlai read the description above.
Next is twenty years of compulsory education, then based on the talents manifested in various aspects, one chooses different paths.
Aside from some jobs similar to those on Blue Star, the most popular careers are three.
Energy experts specialize in energy issues, progressing from Basic Energy, nuclear energy to Annihilation Energy, somewhat corresponding to the energy levels accessed by ordinary people, Mechanics, and Great Dao Golden Immortals.
The prerequisite for Mechanics is some achievement in Divine Sense cultivation.
After passing through nine apprentice levels, he officially enters Mechanic Level 1.
From Level 1 to Third Level Mechanic, they barely possess the ability to activate more stable reactors, often used to pilot large machinery, such as civil aircraft, transport ships, sea vessels, engineering vehicles, etc.