Cultivation: Being Immortal Chapter 783

Year 6885 of the Xia calendar, Cape VII Planet base

Lin Jiang, Cao Ying, and various senior officials made their way there, accompanied by more than ten Tao Achievers. Quite a few of these individuals had remained on Blue Star their entire lives, so they eagerly seized the moment to venture into the vastness of space.

Naturally, the primary objective was to bid farewell to a group of cultivators embarking on an extended voyage. Aboard this Space Mother Ship were roughly five thousand passengers, comprising three thousand engineers alongside technical specialists and scientists, with the remaining two thousand serving as security forces.

In anticipation of this expedition, Lin Jiang had directed the building of numerous Space Battleships. Though smaller in size compared to earlier models, these vessels boasted greater speed and an array of enhanced weaponry. Commanding the security unit was Small Shadiao, whose cultivation reached the sixth level, on par with the Human Race’s Void Achieving Stage.

The true nature of Small Shadiao’s background was already public knowledge, thanks to Lin Jiang’s disclosure. Henceforth, he could move about freely without any interference.

That said, Lin Jiang was well aware of Small Shadiao’s undependable nature, so despite his nominal leadership role, the real operations fell to fellow cultivators such as Lin Liyan of the Lin family.

Years back, Lin Liyan had faced Lin Jiang’s reprimand over the Lu Xuan incident, resulting in the forfeiture of his University President post and decades of enforced idleness. On this occasion, Lin Ying had put forward his name for the assignment, offering a path to atonement and potential advancement upon their homecoming.

"The reports from Jiang Star have brought back plenty of details. Even without monsters or humans present on Jiang Star, it teems with bacteria, viruses, and tiny organisms. The natural calamities remain just as daunting. Sixth-level beasts aren’t unbeatable, particularly given the immense scale of space and its countless mysteries. As you head to Jiang Star, exercise utmost caution."

"Brother, you’ve cautioned me hundreds of times. I’ll be perfectly safe, no doubt."

"Small Shadiao…"

"Ha ha, Small Shadiao, no need to get upset. Your brother has grown increasingly prudent with the passing years. He means well by you. If you rile him up and he revokes your opportunity, the adventure loses its thrill."

Lin Jiang was on the verge of losing his temper when Cao Ying intervened, prompting Small Shadiao to hastily offer his apologies.

Witnessing Small Shadiao’s reaction left Lin Jiang feeling resigned, and he could only instruct the rest to watch him vigilantly and stop him from stirring up problems. After all, once on distant Jiang Star, Lin Jiang would be powerless to assist.

"Liang Long."

"Ancestor Lin, present."

"As Jiang Star’s lead technical consultant, the burden of the transformation initiative rests squarely on you. My hope is that you’ll swiftly enhance Jiang Star and aid Blue Star in achieving interstellar relocation. This stands as the paramount accomplishment for our entire populace."

"I grasp the importance and won’t disappoint you, Ancestor."

"I’ll keep my words brief. Upon your return, rewards of prestige and riches await. In the annals of Huaxia and our people’s legacy, your contributions will endure prominently."

"My gratitude, Ancestor."

Liang Long expressed his thanks once more. Though he had transcended mere material pursuits, the prospect of etching his name into history still held appeal. Undoubtedly, this feat marked a radiant chapter for humanity.

Following the send-off banquet the next day, Liang Long and his companions boarded the Space Mother Ship. Within one of its compartments lay thousands of hibernation pods. All personnel would enter profound slumber, given the two-century-long trip, unwilling to squander their existence. Yet, Liang Long and his core group possessed the privilege to rouse at will, being vital for crises. The rest would be overseen by AI systems.

As the Space Mother Ship ascended and picked up velocity, Lin Jiang addressed the assembly: "The Space Mother Ship has departed from Cape VII Planet. We’re heading back now. Those wishing to linger and enjoy a short vacation—up to a month—are welcome, but return is mandatory for all."

"Understood, Ancestor Lin."

Lin Hongcong and the others assented. In no rush to depart, they had wearied of Blue Star’s confines over time and now yearned to savor this exploratory outing to the fullest.

"Behold, the newest iteration of the Interstellar Teleportation Array—it’s enormous!"

Cao Ying gazed in wonder at the Interstellar Teleportation Array before them. Their hurried arrival had left little chance for scrutiny, but now its sheer scale was evident.

"This represents the pinnacle of today’s technology and resources. Materials like these, if utilized on Blue Star, could forge hundreds of superior artifacts."

Lin Jiang remarked while eyeing the array, which extended across hundreds of miles. Its central components consisted of premium substances ideal for crafting outstanding items, and even the peripheral ones were of fine caliber. The array’s overall expense defied valuation in Huaxia currency; it ran into billions of spirit stones, excluding manpower and ancillary costs.

"A span of ten billion kilometers might allow multiple traversals on Blue Star, yet in the cosmos, it’s merely a speck. Even cultivators appear insignificant."

"‘Insignificant’ fits better, perhaps."

"Turning poetic at this juncture?"

"Haha, merely jesting."

Lin Jiang burst into hearty laughter, after which he and Cao Ying powered up the array, causing them to disappear in an instant.

Two hours afterward, Lin Jiang and his group reappeared on Blue Star. Thanks to the array’s efficiency, the transit was remarkably swift. Previously, reaching Cape III Planet had demanded over a decade of flight, but now it required just two hours—an unmatched improvement. Regrettably, the array’s capacity remained quite restricted; else, direct travel to Jiang Star would have been feasible without such efforts.

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Year 6985 of the Xia calendar, Jiang Star

The Genesis II Mother Ship, stretching thirty kilometers in length, entered Jiang Star’s outer orbit. Launched from Cape VII Planet base in 6785 of the Xia calendar, the Genesis II Mother Ship had traversed 7.5 light-years over two centuries.

"Beep beep…"

Aboard the Space Mother Ship, a robot activated precisely on schedule. Adhering to its directives, it proceeded to a rest area to rouse one hundred dormant cultivators.

Leading them was Lin Guobin, a Lin family cultivator. He held the distinction of being the eldest cultivator in the family after Lin Jiang and Lin Ying, though his progress had halted at the initial Void Achieving phase. After centuries stalled at this barrier, he lost faith in further immortal cultivation and chose to dedicate his leftover years to a purposeful endeavor. Thus, he stepped forward as one of the initial cultivators bound for Jiang Star.

"Sir."

The remaining ninety-nine gradually stirred, regained their composure, and paid respects to Lin Guobin.

"With all awake now, let’s commence operations. Fifty years hence, another Space Mother Ship arrives. In a century, thousands more cultivators will descend on Jiang Star to overhaul it entirely. As the vanguard of the millennium-spanning interstellar migration scheme, we cannot tarnish Huaxia’s name."

"Yes, sir."

"Activate the robots, ready the docking for the Founder Two spaceship, retrieve its data, and dispatch landing vehicles to Jiang Star for in-depth scans. Also, prepare nuclear armaments to shatter the vast continent on Jiang Star."

Lin Guobin issued further instructions, and shortly, pods opened sequentially as robots powered up and began recharging inside the mother ship.

Dozens of probes were launched, locating Founder Two within a day—its power nearly depleted. Founder Two had shut down most systems to conserve what little remained. A delay of mere years would have seen it powerless and plummeting toward Jiang Star.

A rescue craft delivered energy to Founder Two, towing it back promptly. Its stored information was relayed to the Genesis ship.

"What a spectacle."

Lin Guobin, now able to scrutinize Jiang Star closely, employed his Magical Eye to glimpse its interiors. The ceaseless rain over millions of years presented a striking vista.

"Sir, adjustments to the robots’ settings are complete. They’re optimized for Jiang Star’s conditions and ready for deployment."

"Excellent, send them out and have the scientists start their analyses. We need a thorough grasp of Jiang Star’s biosphere—not from fear, but to avoid needless loss of life."

"Yes, sir."

Hundreds of robots descended upon Jiang Star. Calibrated using the gathered intel, they were impervious to the planet’s gravity or other hazards.

The Space Mother Ship buzzed with activity: monitors tracked progress, researchers ran tests, and leaders coordinated the robotic forces.

Updates on Jiang Star flowed in steadily, with particular focus on the continental surface—crucial since nuclear devices would soon target it to accelerate the planet’s redevelopment.

Three years on, the strategy was set, awaiting only Lin Guobin’s go-ahead.