Chapter 421: Xu Yuan: Cultivation Speed Still Isn’t Enough
Xu Yuan didn't elaborate on how his forging could aid the future research of the Stellar Sea Alliance. Instead, he directly explained the significance of the soul-forged metals he forged for the individual research endeavors of the various factions.
Yue Ruyue personally attended this time. Observing the silent conference room, she chuckled softly, breaking the silence.
"So, may I ask what exactly we need to do? And specifically, how can we obtain the soul-forged metals forged by this young Saint Craftsman?"
"The purpose of the Stellar Sea Alliance is simple: to explore the starry sky, with Tianding Starry Sky Soul Master Academy as the core platform. This will act as a hub to gather technologies from all parties and construct spaceships for exploring outer space. What I need from you is to quickly develop spaceships of sufficient quality."
"Each faction can contribute their respective technologies or handle specific parts they are responsible for. The alliance doesn't require you to fully disclose your technologies. However, if cooperation is needed in certain areas, we hope that the relevant parties can share some non-core technologies to facilitate better collaboration."
"In terms of spaceship construction, any technology development or research involved—if soul-forged metals can accelerate the process—can submit an application. I will take the time to forge metals tailored to your needs and deliver them to you."
Xu Yuan went into great detail, and it took over half an hour to explain everything.
At this moment, none of the representatives from the factions opposed Xu Yuan's proposal. Instead, they were carefully contemplating the details he had outlined.
First, exploring the starry sky was a shared goal among these factions.
This was their common objective.
Collaboration was also something they all desired.
Therefore, under reasonable circumstances, no one saw the need to nitpick.
After all, the thirteen factions present were carefully selected by Zhang Tianxing. He hadn't invited other difficult-to-work-with factions, even if they had achieved significant accomplishments.
With a shared goal and mutual benefits to gain, who would object?
"Everyone, the technologies required for exploring the starry sky still need refinement—this is inevitable. The core technologies you currently possess may not be sufficient to support true space exploration. Therefore, further development, refinement, and progress are necessary. I will provide assistance in this area."
Xu Yuan's words were already quite clear.
As long as it's related to space exploration and technological development, even if you apply for more soul-forged metals, I can provide them.
Even if it's for your own technological development rather than the overall construction of the spaceship, it's fine.
Of course, it must not hinder the spaceship's construction.
"Xu Yuan, it's not that we're being critical, but can you really meet the soul-forged metal demands of so many factions alone? After all, with your incredible talent, shouldn't you also be spending a lot of time cultivating?"
"Everyone can rest assured about that—I can guarantee it."
As he spoke, a brilliant light flashed around Xu Yuan's body. When the light dissipated, a mech suit appeared beside him.
The mech suit, radiating an intense spear-like aura, appeared in the meeting room, drawing the attention of all the representatives.
They stared at the mech suit, dumbfounded.
"What is...?" One representative hesitantly pointed at the mech suit, looking at Xu Yuan with a puzzled expression.
"This is my mech suit—a purple-grade mech suit. As you can see, it's entirely crafted from spirit-forged metals, all of which I completed independently," Xu Yuan said with a radiant smile. "Is this enough for everyone?"
A purple-grade mech suit made entirely of spirit-forged metals was indeed luxurious, but it didn't prove much on its own.
However, Xu Yuan's mech suit was different!
The representatives present were here to discuss matters crucial to the future development of their factions, and each of them was among the most perceptive individuals within their organizations.
They quickly noticed the unique properties of the spirit-forged metals used in Xu Yuan's mech suit.
"At least from what I can see on the surface, all the metals are at the spirit-forging level, and..." A representative spoke in a low voice, hesitating to draw a conclusion as if doubting their own judgment.
Another representative picked up where the first left off and confidently provided the conclusion.
"They're all Divine Alloys!"
Divine Alloys, completed independently.
This was enough to overturn the worldview of ordinary soul masters.
Xu Yuan's mech suit could fuse with his battle armor to achieve double amplification, directly boosting his strength across a thirty-level gap to nearly that of a Super Douluo. Wasn't this due to his overwhelming foundation?
After all, Xu Yuan's battle armor was crafted entirely from perfect alloys, and his mech suit could keep up with the amplification of his battle armor, achieving a double overlaying effect!
"Gentlemen, does this sufficiently demonstrate my capabilities?"
Xu Yuan swept his gaze across the representatives and asked calmly.
"Convinced."
"Believed."
One after another, the representatives expressed their trust.
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The Next Day
After the representatives communicated with their respective factions, the alliance was officially established.
Over the following month, researchers from the thirteen factions gathered at Tianding Starry Sky Soul Master Academy to discuss specific collaborations related to spaceship manufacturing and began preliminary exchanges of technologies.
Most importantly, they discussed the types of soul-forged metals generally required for spaceship construction and the conditions they needed to meet.
During this month, Xu Yuan cultivated peacefully at the Observatory Platform.
However, it was clear that one month wasn't enough for them to finalize discussions, but they did compile a rough list of requirements. Xu Yuan stopped focusing solely on cultivation and began forging.
For the next two months, researchers continuously analyzed the characteristics of the soul-forged metals needed for spaceship construction, submitting their requirements to Xu Yuan. Meanwhile, Xu Yuan simultaneously forged the most critical components using soul-forged metals.
After two full months of forging, Xu Yuan completed the metals needed for the core components.
Even so, the amount of metal required for a single spaceship was still far from sufficient—likely at least three times more was needed.
Of course, aside from the core components, other parts could be substituted with spirit-forged or thousand-forged metals. However, Xu Yuan aimed for a fully soul-forged construction. Thus, under his request, the researchers urgently extrapolated the metal requirements for systems beyond the core exploration technologies, including defense systems, missile systems, life support systems, and even cultivation systems.
With these lists in hand, Xu Yuan finally left Tianding City.
"Though it feels like I'm deliberately seeking trouble, it's not without its merits—it's an excellent experience for soul forging."
Two consecutive months of forging hadn't hindered Xu Yuan's soul power cultivation. On the contrary, through countless interactions during the forging process, his soul power advanced further, breaking through to Level 65.
"It's been thirteen months since I condensed my soul core and broke through to Level 60, and I've increased four levels. This speed is already quite impressive, but for my current situation, it's still a bit slow."
If Xu Yuan wanted to consider reaching a level capable of resisting Abyss Lord within ten years, he first needed to aim to reach Level 99 in soul power within five years.
After all, he was fundamentally different from Tang Wulin.
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