MTLNOVEL Chapter 875: 474. Far ahead
The research on the "Bloodline" has come to a temporary halt.
This is not because its potential has been fully tapped, but rather because their knowledge reserve can only go this far. Going further, knowledge led by Pioneer-level, like N4, cannot be understood.
This is not a problem that can be solved by throwing money at it.
"You have to understand one thing, knowledge in this existence was originally a product brought by one of the Destroyers, the Eye of Discernment. The higher-level knowledge is, the more twisted and frightening its form, sometimes it doesn't even appear as simple information—you may understand it as high-level knowledge being 'living entities' like the Discerning Eye Fragments."
Li Aozi expressed his understanding of the explanation given by N4.
"The limits of the Layer Abyss are indeed just like that."
Li Aozi lamented:
"All knowledge above the Pioneer level is entirely under the control of Narrative Civilization, encrypted in black holes, random secret keys generated by the Chaos system. Even if you obtain a copy, if you fail to crack it once, the entire information will self-collapse, the cost of decryption is too high."
"That's definitely a political problem, Leoz Great Commander." N4 fanned his hand, smiling: "Wouldn't it be easy to become an affiliate civilization of Narrative Civilization if you wanted knowledge from them?"
"Legally speaking, Baizhu Autonomous State still falls under the definition of 'Derivative Civilization' within the Interstellar Alliance. Civilizations that have separated from the main civilization and been independent for less than 500 years are not allowed to join the Narrative Civilization—otherwise, the Narrative Civilization would have divided the Layer Abyss long ago."
Li Aozi conversed eloquently:
"No matter how much my master's degree lacks depth, it is in interstellar relations, and not many on the entire planet are as familiar with interstellar law as I am."
N4 pitifully glanced at him:
"No wonder you can't solve equations, transitioning from engineering to liberal arts leads to such outcomes."
"Sorry to show you, but the path for engineers is entering politics."
Li Aozi was indifferent:
"The problem with Baizhu Star isn't really a problem. We have a good relationship with the Narrative 'Empire of Heralds', becoming part of the Empire won't be difficult after five hundred years if I want. I could migrate there now."
"But you haven't gone." N4 gently pointed this out: "To speak honestly, your ambition is probably not just to become a Great Power."
"I want to have my own narrative." Li Aozi said: "We are both Longevity Breed now, it's about time we learn to extend our time scale to thousands or even tens of thousands of years ahead."
One of the research outcomes from the "Bloodline" greatly extended Li Aozi's lifespan and survival ability. The Zero Fusion Entity Jamir has been taken by the Indalia Party of Baizhu Star, not only has he gained citizenship but he's also undergoing comprehensive interstellar education, and Li Aozi has arranged for priests to personally baptize him, allowing him to convert to the Leoz Religion.
N4 was also aware of this—this ordinary young man brought from the Otherworld will be cultivated as the successor to the President of Baizhu Star.
Honestly, the degree of genetic similarity is so high that even biological children aren't this close.
This child, is completely an extension of Li Aozi himself.
And such children will become more and more numerous, presidents will be replaced one after another, but each carries forward the bloodline of the first ancestors.
"An eternal empire has been born, a kind of dictatorship more dictatorial than dictatorship, will thoroughly cover the entire history of Baizhu Star—however, this may not necessarily be a bad thing."
N4 said indifferently:
"For you and me, as Longevity Breed, whatever the history, it's just a fleeting moment. Even if you don't do this, relying only on violence and charm, you could control the entire Baizhu Star at any time. Doing this seemingly conceding actually makes people even more fondly supportive of you."
"It's not that I mistrust the intelligence of future generations, but I am a Longevity Breed spanning ancient and present times, why should I leave problems for future generations?"
Li Aozi thought for a moment and said:
"There is another way to address the problem of knowledge limitation."
"I guessed it." N4 looked at Li Aozi with a meaningful glance: "Border Abyss."
"The Narrative Civilization in Layer Abyss can only handle the affairs of the Layer Abyss, while Border Abyss is characterized by openness, freedom, and neutrality as the basis. We can go to Border Abyss to learn technology, and then physically bring it back."
Li Aozi said:
"As long as it isn't publicly disseminated, the Narrative Civilization in the Layer Abyss can't control us—writing down the answers in the mind is the best form of cheating; a crime without breaking laws is the perfect crime."
"Oh, liberal arts student."
N4 held her forehead, sighed:
"You've spoken good words and bad words, what else can I say?"
She placed one hand on her hip, indicating:
"When do you plan to submerge? Where to submerge? When will those Descenders arrive?"
"On the first day they arrive, two weeks later. We start submerging then, the first batch should be around 200,000 people, the second batch is 400,000, the third batch hopefully can reach 2 million, beyond that we lack the economic capability to organize more, as we also lack higher level forces for controlling the situation. Submerging too many Descenders, they will struggle to resist the temptation of Border Abyss, many will choose to convert to the more powerful and prosperous Border Abyss."
Li Aozi declared resolutely:
"During the 5 years when the Descenders disappeared, the situation in the Layer Abyss has vastly changed. The Descenders will stand by our side and actively submerge into Starry Abyss."
"However, Baizhu Star doesn't have enough Descenders, I've tried recruiting some Descenders from other Starfields, but the numbers are far from sufficient. Due to the distance, my influence on Descenders in other regions (other servers) is very limited, they are unlikely to provide us assistance."
"But now, there's something else obstructing our plan to submerge into Starry Abyss."
N4 nodded, understanding what he meant:
"Lord Entropy."
Without resolving the Lord Entropy issue, at least solving the problem of the azure sky curtain isolating Azure Star, can liberate a large number of Azure Star players.
Li Aozi clearly understood the process of descending into Starry Abyss.
This situation is somewhat akin to working in a distant location.
A hero who originally held a high position and wielded significant influence locally, upon arriving in Border Abyss, finds their so-called 'strongest' status is merely the level of an ordinary person locally, even a dog can bully them, originally they were still a practical right holder, but upon arrival here, they are just a pauper, indistinguishable from the masses.
At this moment, the advantage of population becomes evident.
Without narratives, civilization, and national influence, you no longer rely on past compatriots, but everyone becomes more readily attracted by local powerful figures and groups in Border Abyss. The partners you descended with in Layer Abyss are the only forces you can rely on in this unfamiliar territory.
And among these, partners on the same Pathway are the most trustworthy—you share the same interests, and have also experienced the curse, knowing that solo efforts won't lead to success. Moreover, you're on the same Pathway, even if you want to convert to the local Narrative Civilization, it's highly likely future partners will be the same.
"In this aspect, I consistently lead everyone."