Cultivation: Being Immortal Chapter 809

In Huaxia, year 7700 of the Blue Star Xia calendar

A fresh shipment of supplies from Jiang Star reached Blue Star, hauling back enormous resources that skyrocketed Huaxia's power even more and bolstered the entire planet's capabilities.

"What a shame the space overlap technology shows no advancement. Jiang Star has perfected it entirely, with countless treasures I'd love to transport back in one massive haul…"

Lin Guobin delivered his briefing to Lin Jiang and the others. Due to his constrained talents, he couldn't manage Jiang Star's full scope, so Lin Jiang had stepped in to replace him; now Lin Guobin could simply return home for a relaxing retirement.

Lin Guobin detailed Blue Star's conditions thoroughly to Lin Jiang and company. Though Lin Jiang had his private avenues to uncover the facts, cross-checking remained crucial.

Hundreds of years later, Jiang Star achieved complete development. Spiritual land devoted solely to spiritual paddy spanned hundreds of billions of acres, complete with premium high-grade plots. They avoided spiritual herbs not from reluctance, but because automation failed for them amid severe labor shortages.

Lin Guobin's returning Space Mother Ship this round delivered close to ten million tons of cargo, featuring elite spiritual rice earmarked specially for Huaxia—unseen by typical cultivators.

"Cao Wang, can we upgrade the space overlapping technology?"

"It’s tough; we’ve hit the absolute limit."

Hence, the Space Mother Ship's space compartment allowed only one activation per voyage. With extra storage bags aboard, returning over ten million tons would prove effortless.

"Very well then. Keep researching it, but Jiang Star's resources must never go squandered. We'll realign certain industrial structures."

Lin Jiang pointed out how Jiang Star's population of mere millions devoured resources meant for a world of four billion. This blatant waste had to stop—they couldn't consume it all anyway, basking in utopian living standards akin to communism. No more, not when Huaxia's billions languished in need; those assets demanded return.

"I’ll hand this task to the appropriate specialists for analysis."

"Push it forward swiftly. Plus, craft dedicated transport vessels; velocity matters less than quantity to form a solid loop."

"No issue at all. Sacrificing select functions lets us match the Space Mother Ship's capacity fully, without sluggish speeds. Though no massive tech leap occurred, improvements abound over past levels. With roughly a hundred or eighty vessels, we’d establish a transport rhythm every twenty years."

"Twenty years fits perfectly; ample for Jiang Star's growth. Handle the specifics yourself. From this batch of Jiang Star goods, you get thirty percent of the earnings retained for your team."

Lin Jiang emphasized that two decades sufficed for Jiang Star to stockpile the next load. Blue Star desperately required Jiang Star's aid now, having poured endless resources over centuries into the venture without restraint, nearly draining itself dry.

Once Lin Guobin's report wrapped up, Lin Jiang directed him to meet Lin Ying. She'd assign him roles—prime ones with minimal effort and hefty pay, pure retirement bliss.

As Lin Jiang prepared to depart, Cao Wang tugged him aside to view their latest weapon creation, and Lin Jiang tagged along.

"Ancestor Lin, behold our latest invention—a revolutionary war robot."

Cao Wang gestured toward a colossal robot, standing nearly a hundred meters high, humanoid form brimming with futuristic flair.

Yet Lin Jiang's thoughts instantly flashed to mechas, Gundam, and Optimus Prime.

"What sort of robot is that? Shouldn't war robots be compact? Why build something so gigantic?"

"Ancestor, it's a whole different beast. Robots used to be tiny back in Blue Star's civil conflicts. But for interstellar warfare prep now, we engineered this powerhouse variety."

"Lay out its capabilities for me. Fail to persuade, and no funding for mass production."

"Indeed, Ancestor Lin, you've laid eyes on this robot. To begin with, it's incredibly massive, towering over a hundred meters high. Its gigantic frame, merged with cutting-edge space tech, lets it store massive energy reserves. Inside, a nuclear fusion engine powers it, enabling longer flights and making it perfect for drawn-out space fights."

Next, its fighting style stands apart from older robots. Those previous machines lacked real firepower, counted as powerful only if they hauled a few machine guns. They mostly served by directing heavy artillery or missiles from the back lines.

Yet this model changes everything. It packs formidable combat power, with a body that's incredibly tough. It endures hits from the newest Spiritual Cannon model, and we've armed it with mighty weapons like a huge sword.

Plus, it hides other armaments within, such as tactical nukes and Spiritual Cannons, though it specializes in melee combat since Spiritual Cannons guzzle too much energy.

"The key feature is this: it's less a robot and more a fresh form of life. Ancestor, take a guess at our design approach."

"You installed unrestricted artificial intelligence in it."

"Amazing, Ancestor! You're as sharp as ever. Exactly right—we did that. It runs its own system powered by AI, a unique life form. That gives it top-tier independent battle instincts, just like a spirit beast pet."

Cao Wang gave a nod. This posed their biggest risk too, as the AI might spiral out of control. Lin Jiang had stayed wary of AI upgrades for years, handling it with extreme care.

"What's its total battle strength like?"

"Tough to quantify precisely, but data shows it matches or exceeds Soul Changing Stage. A Soul Changing Stage expert couldn't beat it. Besides, these tech creations shine in group warfare, not duels. Master, picture this: one day, we strike back at the Buddhist cultivation realm, unleashing tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of these robots—what a spectacle!"

"It'd be spectacular, wouldn't it?"

"Absolutely. Cultivators struggle to raise even one without losses, so better if none of ours fall. A busted robot? We fix it. Can't? Toss it without regret, right?"

"Are the detailed data trials done?"

"First round finished, second still running. Six rounds total planned. Tests complete, and production starts."

"Good. If it clears them, produce a hundred first. But insert two extra safety checks. Rogue AI? You know the catastrophe that could unleash."

Lin Jiang noted Blue Star's sky-high automation levels. A AI uprising would spell pure doom—they'd seize factories and mass-produce robots effortlessly.

"Thanks, Ancestor Lin. I won't disappoint you."

"Enough bootlicking. Old custom: deliver one to my place when ready."

Lin Jiang nodded approvingly. Such inventive thinking deserved backing. He ought to bolster Cao Wang's team further. These robots ran cheaper than Space Battleships too—mass output could slash costs big time.

Exiting the Spiritual Energy Research Institute, Lin Jiang visited Lin Ying and Big Shadiao. With Small Shadiao off at Jiang Star, Yunshan Villa felt far more serene.

Lin Ying now operates from the shadows in Huaxia. Even the Lin clan follows Lin Huafei and Lin Hongcong's lead. Beyond her routine cultivation, she tends spiritual herbs and minds the Lin kids. Her days stay plain and unexciting.

"Stone King—no, Stone Emperor now. What brings you here?"

At the villa, Lin Jiang spotted the Stone Emperor, now Level Seven strong. Hadn't this fellow boasted devouring every book known?

"Ancestor Lin, books I've devoured endlessly, but adventures? Scarce. Mind if I head out for some excitement?"

"Sure, no issue at all. My earlier error—I apologize, Stone Emperor."

Lin Jiang smacked his brow. He'd nearly caged the Stone Emperor once, dreading Demon Queen control turning it into a human menace. That fear had faded now. Just prior busyness made him overlook it. The Stone Emperor's mild temperament kept it from demanding liberty, leaving Lin Jiang sheepish.