Cultivation: Being Immortal Chapter 847

In the year 8030 of the Blue Star Xia calendar, the Lunar Base

Beside the Interstellar Teleportation Array stands a five-color altar. This altar is the cross-border teleportation array, a marvel developed under the guidance of Zhu Bin.

For over a millennium, Zhu Bin dedicated himself to the study of Interstellar Teleportation Arrays. Standard arrays and their interstellar counterparts had reached their apex. While incremental increases in transmission distance were possible, substantial advancements seemed unattainable.

The cross-domain teleportation array represented a novel frontier. To explore this new path, Zhu Bin and his team labored tirelessly for more than a century, pouring their complete devotion into the endeavor.

With the invaluable assistance of scientists from the Spiritual Energy Research Institute, and the combined efforts of hundreds of thousands over a hundred years, a monumental breakthrough was finally achieved.

"Ancestor Lin, what is your assessment? Are there any flaws in the talisman patterns?"

"There are no issues; we can proceed with the teleportation test now."

Lin Jiang gave a nod of affirmation. He had personally inspected the five-color altar. The critical element of this breakthrough was the talisman path, an area where Lin Jiang held the undisputed title of the foremost expert on Blue Star.

In scientific parlance, this Stargate could be termed wormhole technology. The cross-domain teleportation array, therefore, is a fixed Stargate secret technique, a stabilized wormhole technology. It sacrifices flexibility but offers a significant advantage: it does not require the convergence of dozens of cultivators who have achieved the Dao to activate.

The stabilization of this Stargate secret technique presented numerous technical hurdles, not least among them the challenge of harnessing energy sufficient to breach the boundaries of space. The energy demands were immense, far exceeding the capacity of existing materials. The ultimate solution lay in spiritual talismans.

Not just any spiritual talisman would suffice; it had to be one capable of recording the power of rules. The talisman pattern itself is an embodiment of natural order, a principle that had remained elusive due to the limited proficiency of cultivators in the talisman path.

Ultimately, the key to overcoming this obstacle fell to Xia Qingshan. Lin Jiang surmised that a shift had occurred on Lingjing Star. Several years prior, Xia Qingshan had imparted certain secret techniques concerning the power of rules to him. This knowledge enabled Lin Jiang to surmount the challenge, and it was he who personally inscribed the talisman patterns adorning the five-color altar.

"Understood, Ancestor. I shall initiate the teleportation sequence immediately."

Zhu Bin inclined his head and promptly commenced preparations for the inaugural cross-border teleportation.

The energy source for this cross-border teleportation array mirrors that of the Interstellar Teleportation Array. From a distant base, three nuclear fusion power plants channeled their energy output to fuel the array. Liang Long's compression technology then gathered and concentrated this immense power.

Upon Zhu Bin's command, the one hundred thousand latest model battery panels positioned around the five-color altar hummed to life, infusing the structure with energy.

This influx of power coursed through the inscribed talisman patterns, causing the five-color altar to begin amassing energy and emit a brilliance so intense it rivaled an artificial sun.

"Ancestor Lin, can the five-color altar truly withstand such colossal energy levels?"

Zhu Bin voiced his concern. Each of the cutting-edge battery panels held a capacity of three billion units of electricity, and there were one hundred thousand such panels deployed. Furthermore, the distant nuclear fusion power plants had severed all power conduits to the Lunar Base, dedicating their entire output to the five-color altar.

"Rest assured, it will hold."

Lin Jiang reassured him. The talisman patterns on the five-color altar were not etched onto mere talisman paper but were intrinsically part of the treasure itself. The entire five-color altar was, in essence, a supreme treasure. The surrounding terrain had undergone specialized reinforcement, as the ground itself might not have withstood the immense forces involved, incorporating a more potent array to support the structure.

"Stand down."

Half an hour later, the very fabric of space around the five-color altar began to writhe and distort visibly. Lin Jiang ordered the nearby workers to retreat, concerned that the sheer magnitude of the energy might pose a danger to them.

"It’s opening, it’s truly opening!"

Another thirty minutes elapsed, and a gasp of astonishment erupted from the observers as a black hole materialized within the contorting space. Lin Jiang sensed that this phenomenon was a direct result of the talisman patterns on the five-color altar, having pierced through the spatial dimensions.

Numerous scientists thronged the area, a multitude of instruments diligently gathering data. Presently, Blue Star's scientific and cultivation advancements are on par, each excelling in distinct domains. For instance, while scientific technology surpasses cultivation in areas like aircraft engineering and understanding immortal languages, certain cultivation techniques remain beyond scientific grasp. The elixirs that prolong life, for example, are still not precisely understood by scientists.

Fortunately, science and cultivation do not stand in opposition; instead, they often collaborate. The current cross-border teleportation array, for instance, harnesses nuclear fusion energy. Relying solely on spiritual energy would prove insufficient for Blue Star, rendering the five-color altar a mere decorative object, stripped of its practical utility.

"Up!"

Zhu Bin gestured, and three cultivators eagerly stepped forward, rubbing their hands in anticipation.

They served as both test subjects and volunteers, but this role was exclusive, reserved only for individuals vetted and approved by the higher authorities.

Positioned at the teleportation point, the trio awaited Zhu Bin's personal activation of the device. In an instant, they vanished into a vortex. Shortly after, the black hole began to dissipate. Unlike conventional teleportation arrays, this system, powered by sufficient energy, can sustain continuous teleportation. It also offers significant advantages in terms of capacity for passengers.

"Report, everyone. We've received confirmation from Jiang Star – the three have successfully arrived."

"Excellent."

"We succeeded!"

"We did it!"

Moments later, word arrived from the Lunar Base. Those awaiting at Jiang Star swiftly relayed the news via quantum communication, prompting jubilant cheers throughout the base.

"Ancestor Lin, I did it! Am I not the most formidable Formation Master of all time?"

"Indeed, Zhu Bin, congratulations! You've cemented your status as the greatest Formation Master in Blue Star's history. Your name will be etched in remembrance. For eons to come, as long as Blue Star endures, your legacy will be spoken of."

"Hahaha…"

Zhu Bin's booming laughter echoed with unshakeable confidence. He reveled in his historical achievement, a sentiment that resonated powerfully with most observers.

"Ancestor Lin, I must ask a favor, if you would be so kind."

"Oh? And what might that be, Zhu Bin?"

"Well, could you perhaps arrange for my inclusion on the very first page of the Huaxia textbook, eclipsing Liang Long?"

"Um, certainly. I shall grant you the honor of the cover."

Lin Jiang felt a touch of speechlessness. He had anticipated a matter of grave importance, only to find it concerned textbook placement. Such a request was minor; with countless textbooks spanning from kindergarten to university levels, dedicating a few to his name was hardly an imposition.

"Thank you, Ancestor Lin, thank you, Ancestor Lin!"

"Refrain from premature thanks. Take a team and inspect the five-color altar. This should be a recurring function, not a one-off."

Lin Jiang emphasized that if it were a singular event, he couldn't possibly afford it. The cost of constructing the five-color altar was incalculable, with top-tier materials alone defying monetary valuation.

Zhu Bin led a contingent to examine the five-color altar. They returned with the assessment that while the altar was largely intact, minor components had sustained damage. These parts might require replacement after every two or three uses, but the associated costs were deemed manageable and acceptable.

"Understood. This was merely the inaugural teleportation. Maintain vigilant observation. Once we gather sufficient stable data from a few more transits, we shall proceed directly with the construction of the cross-border teleportation array to Lingjing Star."

"Yes, Ancestor Lin. However, based on our projections, reaching Lingjing Star might necessitate multiple stages rather than a single jump."

"Then we shall proceed in stages. I will allocate resources from two planets to support this endeavor; that should suffice."

Lin Jiang explained that the cross-border teleportation array possessed a limitation, incapable of traversing hundreds of light-years in one leap; its maximum range was a dozen light-years. Consequently, numerous survival bases would need to be established en route to serve as transfer points.

This undertaking represented another significant capital expenditure. Space exploration projects are inherently costly, demanding immense financial investment. Blue Star alone would prove insufficient, necessitating the pursuit of extraterrestrial resources.

Having meticulously organized all arrangements, Lin Jiang arranged for fine wine and a feast to honor the dedicated personnel at Lunar Base. Their tireless efforts over the years warranted such recognition. A celebratory banquet was held before his departure from the base.

Upon his return to Huaxia, Lin Jiang found himself inundated with responsibilities. The space project, spanning over a millennium, had resulted in the establishment of numerous Interstellar Teleportation Arrays scattered throughout the cosmos. His immediate concern was strategizing their effective management.