Cultivation: Being Immortal Chapter 911

(Translator: in the previous chapters, the translations of "道韵" are inconsistent, I decided to change them all to "dao auras" starting from this chapter.)

In the year 9,550 of the Blue Star Xia calendar, on Yuanfeng Star in the Tianbei Star Domain

Zhu Bin and Ming’an met here, having traveled nearly a thousand light years to see each other. Both of them were very excited, as this meeting was not easy to arrange.

"Dear Friend Ming’an, has the agreement with Yuanfeng Star been settled?"

"Yes, it has been settled. The cost of the cross-boundary teleportation array will be shared by Yuanfeng Star and my Canglan Star, and everything will be done according to the old rules. However, Yuanfeng Star and Canglan Star are too far apart. We hope that Dear Friend Zhu can extend the range of the cross-boundary teleportation array to reduce the number of transfer stations, or else the investment will be too large for us to bear."

Ming’an said that he had been promoting the Tianbei Star Domain for many years, bringing many local specialties from Blue Star, and fully demonstrating the benefits of interstellar communication, thus persuading them.

However, the distance between the two planets is too far. If we go by the current range of the cross-boundary teleportation array, we would need dozens of transfer stations. Not only is this extremely expensive, but it is also very dangerous. If one of the transfer platforms were to fail, the entire cross-boundary teleportation array would be ruined.

"Dear Friend Ming’an, it’s not impossible to increase the range of the cross-boundary teleportation array, but to go further, we will need to use spiritual energy. Otherwise, the strength of our energy-storing materials is insufficient."

Zhu Bin said that the current range of the cross-boundary teleportation array is not his limit; it is just the limit of the energy-storing materials. They compress and store energy using nuclear fusion and solar technology, then release it when needed.

"This is not a problem, spiritual energy is just spiritual energy. What is your limit right now?"

"One hundred light-years."

"So far!"

Ming’an gasped. He was not a technology novice anymore and understood what one hundred light-years meant. That was enough to cross several star systems.

"One hundred light-years is my limit now, already pushed to the maximum under the rules of power. I can’t think of any other way to go further. If I need to surpass this number, maybe I can wait until I face tribulations and use celestial energy as power."

"Ahem, that is still far away. Let’s stick with one hundred light-years. The materials are ready, so let’s start building immediately. It would be best to finish within a hundred years."

"Taoist Friend Ming’an, could you tell me if there is something happening in the Tianbei Star Domain that requires such urgency?"

"Yes, without hiding anything from you, Taoist Friend, the Tianbei Star Domain is different from the Tiannan Star Domain. The Tianbei Star Domain is more prosperous, with more life-bearing planets, and here the Buddhist sect is stronger. Many planets already have Buddha Seeds taking root, and it seems some planets might be overturned."

"Buddha Seed, is it really that powerful?"

Zhu Bin felt a bit incredulous; Blue Star had also been affected by the Buddha Seed, and in large numbers, yet they easily dealt with it and did not see it as a threat at all.

"Daoist Friend Zhu, you cannot think about other planets using Blue Star’s perspective."

Ming’an sighed; back then, Blue Star had hundreds, even thousands of satellites in the sky, a complete monitoring system on the ground, and the public was generally well-educated. The Buddha Seed’s growth and teachings were almost entirely under Blue Star’s control.

But what about other planets? It was like Blue Star’s ancient cultivation era; most ordinary people were ignorant. The Buddha Seed took root and sprouted very quickly, and the only ones who could monitor the entire planet were the celestial beings in charge. But the Buddhist sect also had ways to obscure heavenly secrets, making it impossible to find some key figures. They couldn’t just kill everyone who had encountered Buddhism; that would be endless.

"Okay, I understand. Arrange for me to meet with the people from Yuanfeng Star as soon as possible. We need to discuss the details, especially the project funds, which must be in place."

Zhu Bin said that many project funds within Blue Star could not be accessed. Although they did not face this problem currently, they had to be cautious, since they were in an unfamiliar place and did not want to be deceived.

Two days later, Zhu Bin met with the senior officials of Yuanfeng Star. He invited them aboard a Space Battleship he had brought along, and in the conference room of the Space Battleship, Zhu Bin used modern technology to present some basic information about the interdimensional teleportation array.

He also introduced the global satellite system and the remote defense system, including details about many robots from Blue Star. This was a special task given to him by Lin Jiang to promote and increase some orders for Blue Star.

Although Blue Star has had many orders for decades that are still unfulfilled, no one would complain about having too many orders. If the six Star Domains under Heavenly Court could place orders with Blue Star, there would be no worry about work for the next few thousand years.

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Lingjing Star, a Modern City

Recently, Lin Jiang moved his office to Lingjing Star. Although Lingjing Star is currently the territory of the demon race, Huaxia still has a piece of land and remains the largest Central Continent.

The reason for moving to Lingjing Star is that it is closer to Lingqing Star, making it easier to give commands.

At this moment, Lin Jiang was facing a group of people reporting their work. They were all alien governors appointed by Huaxia. The current system in Huaxia has changed slightly from before, with Lin Jiang and his allies completely in the spotlight. Of course, this is relative; ordinary people are still under the control of the government and cannot reach the level of Lin Jiang.

"Establishing factories on alien planets is not allowed. No private individuals can go."

Lin Jiang replied to a governor, saying that with the development of interstellar trade and frequent exchanges between the two sides, many merchants wanted to go to various planets to set up factories.

This is a common occurrence in business. Back in the day, Huaxia also established factories all over Blue Star. The benefits of this are obvious and numerous.

But Lin Jiang did not allow it, because their social environments were very different. Modern products creating factories on another planet would be a huge shock to the local community. Not to mention the goods for ordinary people, even the resources used by lower-level cultivators would be too much for them, and this could lead to terrible social problems.

If some merchants die, it wouldn’t be a big deal; what is scary is if interstellar trade is interrupted, that would be truly not worth the loss.

Plus, the large trade between planets has already made Lin Jiang very wealthy. He doesn’t care for the small money that merchants make, so he firmly disagrees.

"Ancestor, we have refused, but I am afraid some of them will stay over there, doing things secretly for money. Those merchants can do anything."

"As for being ruthless, I believe I am no worse than them. If they dare to do this, they shouldn’t blame me for being harsh. Also, if they persuade the Huaxia Official, whoever agrees will be in trouble."

Lin Jiang said lightly, "Sneaking into another planet and becoming illegal, why would I do that? Is that more ruthless? Lin Jiang doesn’t think he would lose."

"Understood, Ancestor, we will head down now."

"Go ahead."

Lin Jiang waved his hand, allowing everyone to leave, and then he went to see the Demon Queen.

The Demon Queen has long resided on Lingjing Star, and she really enjoys the Modern City. She has bought a lot of properties there and lives there for a long time. It’s not just her; the Demon Kings and others of the demon race also like the human residential areas because the living conditions here are unmatched by the demon race.

"Lin Jiang, why do you refuse to open factories on other planets? Isn’t it a good thing?"

"Of course it’s not a good thing. Immortal Language and technological civilization are two very different cultures, and they clash greatly with each other. Opening factories on other planets will create a lot of conflicts."

Lin Jiang glanced at the Demon Queen. This person does not follow the rules; she actually eavesdropped. It seems he needs to set up several layers of blocking spells in the future.

"But now that trade is so prosperous, what’s the difference from opening factories on other planets?"

"Of course there is a difference. Those who come to Lingjing Star from other planets are all powerful local figures. If problems arise, the blame will fall on them. What does it have to do with us? If we go, the blame will be on us."

Lin Jiang explained. Did he really need to say more? If they went, they would become the center of the conflicts. If a problem really occurred, people wouldn’t mind using them as scapegoats. For now, they were the ones fighting among themselves.

"I understand now. So when will we begin developing the demon race’s territory?"

"There’s no hurry. You should finish your internal organization first."

Lin Jiang shook his head. The territory of the demon race still mostly looks like a wild forest, and the use of resources is very low. The Demon Queen has long desired the technology of the human race, but the Demon King, even in his transformed form, has few who are willing to learn. They are good at eating, drinking, and having fun.

So, the demon race cannot develop on their own. The Demon Queen really wants to use Lin Jiang’s help to develop the demon race’s land.

However, Lin Jiang did not hastily agree. There are still many issues within the demon race, such as the relationship between low-priced monsters and high-ranking demon races, which they have not sorted out yet. If they rush into development, it would surely end in chaos. The Demon Queen needs to put in more effort to help them organize themselves first.