CHAPTER 995: CHAPTER 518: BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE

The King turned his head towards the Holy Fire, speaking in a lively tone.

"We are currently in a phase of rapid growth. This year, the number of new students at Jinworth Academy exceeded sixty thousand. After the Fire Holy Grail injected new fire, the estimated number for next year may surpass one hundred thousand. If this trend continues, our total combatants will soon break through one million, with High Rank combatants exceeding ten thousand."

"The power of the Holy Fire also accelerates the cultivation speed of existing combatants. According to the Holy Church’s statistics, the average increase rate for Low Rank combatants is 80% faster than before, Middle Rank combatants 60% faster, and High Rank combatants also enjoy a 20% to 30% acceleration."

"And that’s even under resource constraints. If we can provide sufficient resources, this speed could increase substantially."

From the King’s words, Rod felt a sense of a rising dawn.

The battle of Starry Sky City is indeed key to humanity’s fortune.

"But that’s not enough."

The King continued.

"For Trolian to break its shackles and continue to grow, stronger power is needed."

"We have agreed to Great Priest Megan’s request; Calier’s secret forces will continue to expand, with Unawakened and Black Inheritors fighting for Trolian as secret warriors, and Brittania’s Annie will be specially nurtured as a combatant."

"The Taboo Armament under the Silver Oath will also expand. The path of modifying monsters is not feasible, but White Spirit Inheritors are stable and powerful; they will fight for Trolian as members of the Taboo, with the gilded-glint Valkyrie being specially nurtured."

The King paused, directing his gaze at Rod.

"The warrior’s strength has always been our core, but the weapons and equipment made with advanced Spiritual Power Technology can also be effective."

"Great Scholar Amides, Great Scholar Ward, and many other scholars like Mina have developed the fifty-ninth mechanical body, the combat golem, forming a strong combat force. In Starry Sky City, they have discovered new structure and spiritual power circuits, and it’s foreseeable that these will be deployed in formal combat soon."

"Great Scholar Oberon from the Mechanical Research Institute discovered an ancient spiritual power technology within Starry Sky City and successfully decrypted it. It can produce powerful spiritual power cannons with low consumption. The bald master has promised that the Mechanical Research Institute can soon mass-produce it, eliminating the energy-consuming and unstable old cannons."

"Moreover, we have hundreds of Spiritual Power Technologies under research. Innumerable scholars and researchers are working diligently. While they might not directly enhance our combat strength, they will greatly improve efficiencies across various aspects of the Royal City."

"There are still many unknown knowledge and technologies left in Starry Sky City, and the Royal City Association is cooperating with the Mechanical Research Institute to decipher them fully. We can imagine that once we digest these technologies in the future, Trolian’s civilization will rise to another level."

Rod responded with a smile: "Knowledge is power."

The King nodded lightly, eyes full of approval.

"As expected of you, young Rod, always able to say such philosophical things. This statement is undoubtedly true; knowledge is power."

Horus continued, "It’s not just power; it’s also the future. If we can see through the world, we can definitely eliminate the Black Fog."

"Indeed."

The King nodded slightly.

"This is what I mean by Spiritual Power Technology; its development will bring us unimaginable changes. Many scholars believe this path is the true future since individual power is always limited; flesh and blood never outweigh steel star stones."

Rod scratched his head, remaining silent.

Even with his knowledge, he couldn’t discern which of these pathways holds more promise for saving humanity.

In the uncertainty of the future, walking on two legs is the safest route.

"Finally,"

The King spoke with a serious expression.

"There’s the issue of resources, which is also our most severe problem."

"Although our total resource production has doubled compared to before, the gap has grown larger, with resource scarcity problems exacerbating significantly."

"Firstly, there’s the issue of potions supplied to combatants. Due to the significant increase in Fire Holders, and the significant increase in cultivation speed, all types of potions are woefully insufficient. The Spirit Grass and Spirit Flower grown in the botanical garden are severely lacking, and your ’Star Source’ is even harder to come by."

"Despite the Life Priest Group’s efforts to increase production, unfortunately, Spirit Grass and Spirit Flower can only grow in places with extremely rich life aura, and only the old Holy White Tree meets this requirement, but even for its nutrients..."

Horus hurriedly spoke, "King, the nutrient issue for the Holy White Tree has been resolved; Rod has provided a lot of soul residue... sufficient for more than two weeks of consumption."

The King raised an eyebrow: "Oh? How do you have so much soul residue, young Rod?"

Horus quickly answered, "He collected it in Starry Sky City."

Rod chuckled, "Yes, I collected a lot, so there’s no need to worry about the Holy White Tree’s nutrients."

The King said happily, "That’s excellent; if the quantity is sufficient, we can even support several small Holy White Trees, allowing us to plant more Spirit Grass and Spirit Flower."

Rod’s face broke into a smile as he saw divinity reemerging in Star Square.

Though not much, nothing is better than making use of waste.