Cultivation: Being Immortal Chapter 788

In the year 7085 of the Blue Star Xia calendar, at Jiang Star.

The Genesis III Space Mother Ship entered the orbit of Jiang Star, and its automated systems signaled the awakening of the dormant crew. Once Liang Long and Small Shadiao emerged from their slumber, they successfully established a link with the Genesis I signal.

"These sleep pods are truly remarkable."

Liang Long gazed at his pod; it was a marvel not of mere mechanics, but of cultivation craftsmanship. Having immersed himself in technology for an age, Liang Long occasionally lost sight of his own roots as a cultivator.

"Chief Liang, we are ready to synchronize with Genesis I and Genesis II."

"Agreed, let us initiate the docking sequence."

Liang Long gave the command, and Genesis III began its approach to Genesis I, which was already tethered to Genesis II.

Three days later, the massive fleet consolidated into a single, colossal entity. The internal dimensions remained vast, providing ample room for ordinary inhabitants to dwell in complete comfort for a lifetime.

"Ancestor Lin."

Lin Guobin bowed deeply toward Small Shadiao. Within the Lin family hierarchy, Small Shadiao held a position of profound significance as the ancestral beast, formally inscribed in the family lineage records. In truth, Small Shadiao was known as Lin Cong.

"Ah, little Guobin! What a surprise to encounter you in this sector!"

"Indeed, Ancestor. Is this what they call meeting an old acquaintance in a distant land?"

"Precisely. We are roughly eight light-years from Blue Star, a truly immense distance."

"That aligns with our data; it is seven point five light-years to Cape VII."

"Behold, Jiang Star! Such breathtaking majesty!"

Small Shadiao turned to gaze at the planet filling the viewport, a spectacle of overwhelming grandeur.

"Everyone, let us set aside the nostalgia for another time. It is imperative that we hold a high-level briefing."

Liang Long refocused the group, and the commanders gathered for their assembly.

"The initial point on our mandate is to designate the Supreme Commander for the Jiang Star initiative. Ancestor Lin Cong, please proceed."

"Very well."

Small Shadiao nodded, retrieving a spiritual talisman from his satchel. Upon its activation, a spectral projection of Lin Jiang appeared before them.

"Greetings, Ancestor Lin."

"Peace, everyone. The energy contained within this spiritual talisman is fleeting, so I shall be concise. Regarding the Jiang Star endeavor, Liang Long will oversee all technical operations, while Lin Guobin will manage logistics, supported by Lin Cong and the mothership captains. This quintet shall constitute the leadership council..."

Lin Jiang’s manifestation spoke with measured weight, establishing the necessary hierarchy to ensure unified purpose. With the leadership group defined, the attendees accepted the arrangement without dissent.

"Ancestor Lin, I have an inquiry."

"Speak, Liang Long."

"Should a crisis arise on Jiang Star, such as an encounter with extraterrestrial threats, how shall we reconcile conflicting strategies? Is a vote still to be required?"

"Your concern is valid. In any true emergency, Liang Long possesses the final authority. Remember, this applies strictly to matters of urgency."

"Ancestor..."

Upon hearing5 this, Lin Guobin’s demeanor faltered. He was baffled as to why the Ancestor would grant such plenary power to an outsider over his own kin.

"It is settled. Liang Long, see that the Jiang Star mission is executed with excellence."

Lin Jiang showed no hesitation, emphasizing that Jiang Star must remain inextricably linked to Blue Star. Without the resources of home, development would be impossible. Lin Jiang placed his full trust in Liang Long, recognizing his intellect and martial prowess as superior to most.

The phantom of Lin Jiang soon dissipated, having expended its residual energy. It was sufficient for the task at hand.

The council deliberated briefly before finalizing the strategy. Subsequently, Liang Long and Small Shadiao descended toward the surface of Jiang Star. Among the leaders, Liang Long possessed the lowest cultivation at the late stage of Soul Changing, yet his technical mastery was so profound that none dared dismiss him.

Upon piercing the atmosphere of Jiang Star, the landing craft was enveloped by its defensive shielding. The planet remained saturated with toxic vapors that posed severe hazards for cultivators.

"The intensity of the downpour has subsided."

"It is a fraction of what it was a century ago. When I first arrived, the deluge felt like boiling brine, vaporizing on contact with the soil and creating a relentless cycle."

"Has the volcanic activity entered a period of dormancy?"

"Yes. We neutralized several super-volcanoes by deploying fifty-eight nuclear payloads to fracture the crust and force the release of geothermal energy. The final super-volcano ceased eruption ten years prior. Currently, we only face minor tectonic tremors. We anticipate that within a century, major volcanic activity will cease, and the heavy rains will follow suit."

"A century is too vast a timeline. Large-scale migration begins in fifty years. Given the twenty-year energy capacity of their sleep pods, we have a seventy-year window to render the environment habitable, or we risk catastrophic loss of life. Our supplies on the mothership are far from infinite."

"The implications are grave."

"The migrants volunteered for this, yet we cannot remain idle. We must be prepared."

Liang Long stated his position with cold pragmatism; his immortality rendered individual lives less pressing, yet his nature as a perfectionist would never tolerate failure in his design.

"Chief Liang, as our lead technical authority, what is your first priority for Jiang Star?"

"Establishing a primary outpost to begin planetary terraforming. I have brought energy compression tech that translates solar output into high-density spiritual energy. Once the base is operational, we will systematically stifle the remaining volcanoes to permanently lower the planet’s thermal profile."

Liang Long presented his blueprint, confident that solving the energy crisis would pave the way for all other advancements.

"In that case, the mission can proceed. Three hundred and fifty years have passed; the millennium plan is at its midpoint."

Lin Guobin acknowledged the logic, noting that energy was indeed the bedrock of their survival.

"Very well, treat this as a reconnaissance survey. We must identify the optimal site for the survival colony. A facility of this magnitude requires absolute precision."

Liang Long immediately pivoted to his workaholic state, a reputation he earned well at the Spiritual Energy Research Institute.

"You are free to explore as you wish. My schedule is rigorous, and I cannot attend to your recreation."

Small Shadiao relished the independence, producing a small craft and departing to seek out the planet's most dangerous thrills, eager to broadcast his exploits to the audience back on Blue Star.

"Chief Liang, I shall return to the mothership to expedite the arrival of your support staff. You cannot manage this alone."

"Agreed. Prepare the personnel rosters; I will request my usual associates to assist me."

Liang Long acknowledged the necessity; the institute’s experts were familiar with his methods, ensuring efficiency. Together with his engineering drones, he would commence construction the moment the site was secured, working in relentless cycles that ignored the concepts of time, hunger, or rest.

"I shall remain with Chief Liang to observe."

Lin Guobin chose to stay, still skeptical of whether this outsider deserved such trust, determined to witness firsthand the caliber of Chief Liang’s capabilities.

"Very well. Ancestor Lin, your protection will be adequate."