Chapter 1507: Chapter 1172 Loyalty_3
Mars itself was a god and didn’t need any outside help to create Divine Power Alloy; it could rely on itself alone.
Stripping away all the layers of soil that covered its planet, Mars became smaller in size. Then, Divine Power began transforming the thick metallic layers surrounding its central core. Perhaps it wasn’t fast, but the Divine Power Alloy allowed Mars to experience a transformation. He discovered that he seemed to no longer lack ways to attack!
Yes! I had changed!
Long Yi thought he would be able to carry out his plan smoothly, but in practice, the difficulties were far greater than he had imagined.
The first difficulty he faced was a group of scientists who advocated non-violence and non-cooperation.
Although the Emperor’s Future Soldier program sounded enticing, it was a great insult to those selected scientists who were actual academic authorities in improving Energy Alloy and respected academicians with disciples all over the world. Many of their students’ grandchildren had become industry authorities.
And now, the Emperor expected them to gather and help this man named Henki perfect the new Energy Alloy?
Yes, they had seen the new Energy Alloy and were very certain that it was far more advanced than their own research results. However, that did not mean they were obliged to help that former fool.
So, three days into the establishment of the research group, it had been mostly Long Yi bustling about, while the other scientists sat idle, occasionally letting out sneers.
But Long Yi didn’t mind. His aim was not to tame these scientists but to put an end to the threat of The Forgotten Ones once and for all. So, their temporary non-cooperation was meaningless to him.
In fact, although these elderly experts exhibited great non-cooperation, they were also very uneasy. They were well aware that once Henki reported the matter to the Emperor, His Majesty would naturally be furious. Then it would be their own misfortune, but to obediently follow the orders of a youngster, they absolutely couldn’t stand it. In their hearts, Henki must humble himself thoroughly and beg for their assistance. Only then would they occasionally condescend to give him some pointers, fitting their status as senior experts.
However, Henki, aside from greeting them when he entered daily, had no superfluous words and was completely immersed in his research.
In fact, these elderly scientists were very curious about this new technology, but they couldn’t let go of their pride. Particularly since they had displayed a non-cooperative attitude from the beginning waiting for Henki to beg them, and now Henki not only hadn’t come to beg but had started his own research. If they were to scurry over now, wouldn’t that be terribly humiliating?
Thus, both parties continued at an impasse. Long Yi, who had long seen through these old scientists’ thoughts, had no intention of inviting them. Since they wanted to remain at an impasse, then let’s continue indefinitely, as he had all the time in the world.
And when the Emperor arrived, it would be another story who would be unlucky.
So, three days after the group was founded, the Emperor arrived.
Hearing that the Emperor had come, all the pretense of these old scientists was cast aside, for they knew very well that once the Emperor heard of their lack of activity here, His fury wouldn’t be settled in a few words.
But having been in a stalemate for three days, how now could they speak?
Amid hesitation and uncertainty, the Emperor, clad in golden armor, had already appeared.
For this Future Soldier program, the Emperor had specifically allocated a separate building for them and had moved all necessary resources there. However, when the Emperor entered, he did not see a bustling research scene.
Almost none of the resources had been unpacked, except for a corner where several pieces of equipment had been assembled, and Henki was conducting research there.
The Emperor’s appearance filled the group of elderly experts with anxiety. After all, if the Emperor pursued the matter, everyone present, one and all, couldn’t escape the suspicion of negligence.
However, what they didn’t know was that the Emperor had long been aware of this situation and had already guessed that these old scientists would not cooperate wholeheartedly, as The Forgotten Ones’ excessive inferiority had led to excessive pride that was ingrained in their bones. To have them humbly learn from a youngster with no reputation was simply out of the question—no way.
In these three days, the Emperor’s original plan was for them to adapt to each other and then quickly come up with a plan to mass-produce the new Energy Alloy, but now, it seemed, the Emperor had to personally intervene.
While everyone was in a state of anxious trepidation, the Emperor approached Henki. Henki, who had been "immersed" in his research, did not notice the Emperor’s arrival. While the Emperor’s attendant was about to reprimand, the Emperor gestured not to disturb Henki. Instead, he quietly stood behind Henki, watching what he was researching.
As a Divine Worm, the Emperor had a certain understanding of Energy Alloy. Initially, the Worm that had stolen the Giant’s knowledge had its share, but being a Divine Worm, its own intelligence was limited, and further improvement of the alloy had become a luxury. Not just it, but all Worms found it difficult. This was why he valued Henki so highly.
Henki was intensely focused on the basin in front of him, where equipment was producing a strange solution that mixed in the basin. Then Henki placed a regular plate of Energy Alloy in the solution. It was evident that the solution’s density was immense as the Energy Alloy floated on the surface.
Strange particles of light gathered from the water, and the piece of Energy Alloy gradually changed color. It took a long time, but a regular piece of Energy Alloy turned into an improved version of Energy Alloy.
It turned out to be through a solution method! (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to vote for it and cast monthly tickets at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)
