Chapter 1077: Gaia System
Blue Dragon District, Villa No. 569.
The 726th Imperial Princess, Xing Sha Phoenix, draped in translucent black gauze, showed no concern about her ample charms being exposed.
Opposite her sat two other imperial princes.
"I heard that Satoh went to see Kaya, and was rejected?"
The tall, golden-horned imperial prince scoffed: "Satoh really lost face this time. But that Kaya is just ordinary; he's still Satellite-level. Heh heh, he'll never know what he missed. . . A planet chosen by His Imperial Majesty to nurture life is extremely powerful and fertile among planets, and the gravity generator and various materials within that ruin are also top-tier, capable of producing the finest gravity wells!"
"If one doesn't advance to Planet-level on the home planet, their cultivation speed will significantly decrease after leaving. . . " another imperial prince replied. "Who knows how many tens of millions it takes to break through to Planet-level. . . Where would one find the money to purchase resources to advance to Red Giant Immortal then? Unless they operate a company to earn money. . . but that Kaya clearly has no intention of running a business. . ."
In reality, if the other party were to run a company, they would certainly suppress him.
Why else would he refuse their last overture and not join the Sixth Imperial Prince's faction?
Even for an imperial prince, starting from scratch to open a large company within the Lanikainia Empire and earning enough resources over ten thousand years to advance to a Red Giant Immortal via the luxurious route is nearly an impossible feat!
To live a life of peace and tranquility, one must possess such conditions and strength!
Just then, streams of information flickered across Xing Sha's wrist.
"Hmm? Wen Ge has started purchasing planets. It seems Kaya is preparing to break through to Planet-level. . ."
"Oh? He's preparing for a breakthrough, is he. . . For us of the Phoenix bloodline, not being Planet-level by adulthood is a joke! What path is he planning to take? The most luxurious 'Heavenly God System'? Or the 'Myriad Core System'? It couldn't possibly be the 'Profound Gravity System', could it?"
An imperial prince spoke with a laugh, his gaze chilling.
He intended to cause Kaya some trouble. Even if he couldn't ultimately prevent his advancement, he could at least drive up the price and make him bleed more!
Xing Sha's expression, however, became utterly strange: "None of those. . . It's the 'Gaia System'!"
"The Gaia System?"
Another imperial prince, who was drinking a beverage, nearly choked and sprayed it out: "Even those fallen nobles wouldn't choose the Gaia System, would they? Only commoners, with no other option, would opt for such the cheapest advancement path. . ."
"I checked the equipment he ordered; it is indeed what the Gaia System requires, and the planet is the cheapest barren one. . ."
Xing Sha's ten fair fingers moved rapidly, scrolling through one intelligence report after another.
However, a thoughtful expression appeared on her face, and then she spoke: "The Gaia System is most favored by commoners because of its strong adaptability and high cost-effectiveness. . . I've estimated that if he takes the Gaia System route and ultimately becomes a Red Giant Immortal, the cost could be squeezed to within a hundred million. . ."
"Hmph, that's the coward's way, abandoning one's combat power and future!"
An imperial prince haughtily stated: "He's even forsaken the pride of being a royal. . . But I can understand. After all, he's fully dedicated to scientific research; he probably figures that as long as he advances and his life essence improves, he can enter various stringent laboratories. . . Scientists, most of the time, don't need to go to the battlefield."
As imperial princes and princesses, they were well-informed and knew that there were indeed many research fanatics who loved to stay in laboratories, forgetting sleep and meals. For them, merely meeting the minimum standard for life evolution was sufficient. . .
"Both benevolent and cowardly. . ."
Xing Sha Phoenix sighed.
Originally, she had planned to make things difficult for him, but now it seemed he had simply given up entirely.
This couldn't help but stir a strange feeling within her.
Imperial Prince Kaya. . . has completely given up, leaving them with no means to act against him?
After all, other factions wouldn't even bother to suppress such a 'given up' imperial prince, let alone assassinate him—wouldn't that be tantamount to handing a massive handle to the Forty-fourth Imperial Prince and the 367th Imperial Princess, who are hostile to the Sixth Imperial Prince?
Once evidence was found, the Sixth Imperial Prince would surely be the first to show them no mercy!
"Forget it. . . In that case, we'll set Kaya's intelligence priority to the lowest level from now on."
Xing Sha felt like punching cotton, but she quickly gave up.
So what if he lives freely and happily for ten thousand years?
Won't he still have to go to the battlefield eventually?
Even if he survives the battlefield, once the Sixth Imperial Prince ascends the throne, they will be the masters of influential departments, and a single glance from them could make things difficult for him!
"For now, it seems Satoh is the most important one. . ."
Xing Sha's expression became incredibly solemn: "Even I have to admit, his cultivation talent is simply beyond imagination! And he's also very skilled at winning over and persuading others. He's already gathered quite a few brothers and sisters, and their combined influence is considerable. . ."
"We must suppress him, suppress him fiercely, so he doesn't get sufficient funding."
The imperial prince who had spoken earlier had a hint of coldness in his eyes.
Even if, as a last resort, they had to resort to assassination, it must only be for such high-value targets!
...
Boom!
A colossal spaceship moored on a planet.
The hatch opened, and Fang Xi and Wen Ge flew out.
As far as the eye could see, there were orange-red craters everywhere.
The air was mostly carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Beyond the craters were hills and deserts.
"Fire Feather Star, part of the Tang De Star System, was originally property of the 'Nazhafei' family. The family mismanaged their business and went bankrupt, leading to all their assets being bundled and auctioned off. . . This planet was quite cheap."
Wen Ge introduced: "The people at the auction house heard it was for an imperial prince and immediately gave the most favorable discount. . ."
"Adding the 'gravity well' equipment and automated mechanical guards, the total cost was less than ten million. . ."
"But I advise you to reconsider. The Gaia System is a path only commoners take. Even if you don't choose the Heavenly God System, at least go for the Myriad Core System. . ."
Wen Ge spoke with earnest advice.
"Didn't we calculate it? If I pursue the 'Heavenly God System', where everything must be the best, advancing to Planet-level would consume a hundred million funds, and after that, I'd be left with nothing."
Fang Xi, clad in a fitted black robe, gazed at the planet, which bore no trace of life.
The planet's harsh surface environment was, naturally, like a joke to Satellite-level experts who could briefly survive in space.
"But if I choose the 'Gaia System', it will barely allow me one chance to attempt advancing to a Red Giant Immortal before I run out of money. . . After all, I'm just a researcher. Evolving to the minimum standard is enough. A Red Giant Immortal should be sufficient to adapt to most laboratory environments, right?"
He replied with a chuckle.
"Though the Gaia System is cheap, the hope of advancing is truly slim. What's called 'a sliver of hope' isn't even one-thousandth. . . One would even have to thank the heavens if they managed to advance to a White Dwarf Immortal."
Wen Ge was speechless for a long moment, then sighed: "Fine. . . This is your decision, after all. If you produce research results that shock the Empire, the Royal Academy of Sciences has plenty of ways to alter your core and elevate you to unimaginable realms."
In his view, this imperial prince was probably prepared to pursue the path of scientific research to the very end.
However, if he could achieve groundbreaking results, he might even attract the attention of His Imperial Majesty!
At that time, as long as enough resources were invested, not to mention a Red Giant, even a Neutron Star Immortal could be created!
But changing one's foundation at that point, the cost would exceed that of ten Neutron Star Immortals who took the most luxurious route!
Such a mountain of expenditure, to impress someone and pay such a price, how terrifying would the scientific achievements have to be?
Wen Ge even felt this path was harder than becoming the Crown Prince!
Naturally, Fang Xi had no idea Wen Ge had imagined so much.
He glanced at the vast space outside and couldn't help but smile.
Taking the commoner's path, avoiding top-tier struggles—this was one of his objectives.
At the very least, there were a multitude of manufacturers for 'Gaia System' components, unlike suppliers for top-tier gravity generators, of which there were only a few. It wouldn't be easy to get choked by supply in the Empire.
'If that's the case with supply, then assassinations are even less likely. . . Who am I anyway? Is it worth it? '
He chuckled self-deprecatingly, then issued a command through his smart-brain: "Begin!"
Behind them, the spaceship began circling the planet, continuously opening its hatches along the way and dropping container after container.
Boom!
The heavy containers slammed onto the specially chosen flat terrain, then unfolded like mobile bases, transforming into automated processing factories.
Mechanical beings began performing simple tasks.
Construction vehicles drove into the depths of the planet's largest basin, beginning to survey the terrain and prepare to drill.
And across various points on the planet, over thirty thousand engines were already preparing for construction.
"The Gaia System's advancement path primarily relies on one's own consciousness, emphasizing replacing the planetary consciousness with one's own to become the planet's core. . . At the same time, activate thirty-six thousand engines to accelerate the planet's rotation. In this step, you must operate carefully, so as not to cause the planet to disintegrate. . ."
"Finally, construct a 'gravity well' deep within the planetary core, placing your Golden Core into it to perform the gravitational fission ritual. . . Then, control the entire planet's rotation, operating it silently, absorbing cosmic energy. . ."
Wen Ge fulfilled his duty as a teacher, explaining the key points of the 'Gaia System' to Fang Xi: "Finally. . . forge a 'subspace' and draw the planet into your own subspace. That will mark the complete advancement. . ."
"Thank you, Master. I understand now."
Fang Xi nodded solemnly.
Constructing one's own 'subspace' was equally crucial, for how else would a Planet-level expert move and fight while carrying a planet on their back?
And the subspace crystal capable of containing a planet was the most expensive part of this batch of procured materials, aside from the 'gravity well' materials. . .
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