Inside the Xi Guangyi-class Starship, Tilan stood in the aerial corridor, gazing at the slowly departing Star Harbor outside, watching the increasing flame jet from the starship's tail, propelling the starship into the distant Star River.

This time, her destination was the 'Ziqiu Star Domain,' to complete the Dragon Vein project set years ago, yet to be realized.

No matter what one does, a strong economic support foundation is necessary. Even though she is a Songstress, countless Giant Businesses in various Star Domains cannot be endlessly drained. Furthermore, if a positive cycle cannot be formed, the best policies often fade away with the demise of those applying them.

Considering future reforms and the federal unification, she needs extensive supporters and substantial funds to proceed, hence building a coalition around her becomes especially important in the early stages.

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Days later, the starship docked at Ziqiu Star Domain Star Harbor. Tilan, dressed in a straightforward outfit, met the local Starfield Governor, the same person from years ago, who narrowly secured re-election recently.

"Welcome, Miss Hexia. It's an honor to meet you again after several years," he said, exchanging polite words.

"Likewise, Mr. Shinefa," Tilan nodded, and then both walked towards the Hover Car parked nearby.

Inside the spacious car, Tilan looked down through the window at the scenery below, which remained beautiful and untouched, not much different from several years ago.

Ziqiu Star Domain is economically decent, even after the Federation upheaval, still holding up well without significant regression. They managed minor impacts themselves, thanks to the Starfield Government's reasonably strong capabilities. The difficult times have passed, and now it's stabilized.

"Here's the starting point of the Lianshan Dragon Vein." After stepping out of the Hover Car, he led Tilan, showing the structures perched on the mountain range.

Several octagonal platforms were built along the mountains, atop which stood three-story towers, operating large modules with silver patterns, continuously adjusting the environment within the Dragon Vein to keep it stable. Along the mountain range ahead, as far as Tilan could see, there were approximately over 300 towers, stretching nonstop, beyond which lay obscured by the horizon and the undulation of hills.

"Currently, every Wind Stabilizing Tower here has purification systems and stabilization systems installed, maintaining the Dragon Vein's purity and stability."

"Has it actually been operated?"

Many facilities here involved the building cooperation of 'Grey Dust Crystal.' Tilan knew some circumstances, but hadn't had much time to read detailed reports.

"It has operated once, but encountered some issues, hence halted for adjustments," the Governor commented on the project with a sigh.

If this project succeeds, it would undoubtedly bring him great prestige and merits, leaving a mark in the local Star Domain and even the Federation. However, failure would mean wasted investment over the years, with no shortage of criticism.

"I understand." After listening to the explanation from a nearby technician, Tilan nodded slightly, acknowledging.

"Since the second activation is ready, let's begin today without delay." She was not willing to waste more time.

"Well." A bit surprised at Tilan's urgency, wanting to conduct a trial run right after departing the starship, the Starfield Governor hesitated for a few seconds, failing to find any reason to oppose, and eventually nodded in agreement.

"Let's have the personnel positioned and prepare for the second trial activation," he informed his aides.

Subsequently, both entered the shuttlecraft, framed with transparent panels, gradually ascending in height, watching the towers below light up, entering tuning phase. Technical officials traveling with them began receiving reports from various departments.

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"Adjustment of Wind Stabilizing Tower number 4712 complete, focus frequency tuned, Harmony Crystal activated, entering resonance state..."

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"Activation furnace preheated, starting stable power output of Dragon Vein Particles. Would you like to commence the Dragon Vein?"

The group looked at the Governor, who nodded again, then replied, "Commence."

"Affirmative, begin the channel, input the Dragon Vein Particles!" came the excited voice from the other terminal.

The enormous machinery buried in the mountain started rotating, its powerful airflow forming a Vortex on the surface, the roaring sound clearly heard even kilometers away.

It has started, Tilan thought, then closed her eyes, allowing her senses to follow the Dragon Vein Particles below, beginning to spread forward.

After ascending the Crown last time, her perceptual ability increased another level, likely making her the most sensitive in the Federation now.

The surging particles rushed among the mountains, advancing within, bound by invisible Force Field, continuously activating devices along the way, illuminating each Wind Stabilizing Tower brightly.

Approximately 70 kilometers of experimental Dragon Vein were activated within minutes, gradually influencing the surrounding environment. Under the invisible pressure, numerous Aijieka Particles traversed along the preset paths, entering the Dragon Vein, participating in the transformation and operation, a process still expanding.

When Aijieka Particles from atmosphere and soil entered, they transformed into Dragon Vein Particles, dispersing back into the air continuously, under such cycles, the entire Dragon Vein surroundings began altering.

A faint golden hue emerged from the clouds on the horizon. Cloud mist in the mountains gradually increased, resulting from interactions between water vapor and Dragon Vein Particles.