Chapter 685: Chapter 379: Formidable Opponent
As the first dedicated department managed within the Association, Cultivator Shen Yu took office with a bold approach.
First, he integrated all technologies and equipment related to infiltration and scouting across the worlds within the Association.
Indeed, some technologies are exceptionally powerful.
For example, the interstellar civilizations possess a sophisticated quantum manipulation technology, extremely potent, even the Daluo Golden Immortal could not detect subtle changes on that level.
If layered with the protection of the Law, or employing subtle Law application techniques from the Great Wind Empire, it could become a highly potent scouting technology, capable of directly observing extremely subtle changes at the level of causality.
Before this, it wasn’t that no one thought about it, but there was a lack of understanding regarding the different types of technologies involved.
After all, even though Shen Yu could share abilities to a certain extent, what could be shared were merely abilities, not a thorough mastery of the technology possessed by other worlds.
In short, within a very brief period, Cultivator Shen Yu produced tangible results.
Additionally, using the Resource World as a battlefield, he engaged in exchanges with the enemy.
Initially, the situation was at a disadvantage, but the Association’s accumulation in various areas was quite substantial, progressing without any significant weaknesses.
Even without employing the Gray Mist, it could quickly compensate for its shortcomings.
Progress was notably swift.
At the same time, it was realized that the level of the Great Wind Empire was indeed not as high as initially perceived.
After all, the Great Wind Empire stepping into the All Heavens World only spanned a million years.
For a civilization at this level, a million years is exceptionally brief, without a developmental tool like the Gray Mist Space, such time is insufficient for any significant breakthroughs.
Most technologies relied on the accumulation when confined within their own world and the plunder after entering the All Heavens World.
In summary, the development of the Association is extremely rapid.
This point seemed to be noticed by the Great Wind Empire as well.
"The enemy’s technological development is exceedingly rapid, presenting a paradoxical stance on power," a high official reported to the Great Wind Emperor, "There are times when it appears they lack power with obvious weaknesses, yet their deficiencies are rapidly compensated with seemingly unreasonable speed, inconsistent with their research capability, development speed, and displayed power."
It’s undeniable that the one who often understands a power the most is the enemy of that power.
Especially in such evenly-matched conditions.
Even the Association, without heavily utilizing the Gray Mist for concealment, could easily expose its true situation.
Fortunately, the most core elements, such as the Gray Mist Space and true power, remain undisclosed so easily.
The think tank of the Great Wind Empire analyzed the situation and could only arrive at the most likely answer in their view.
That is, the enemy itself does not possess sufficient power, but is backed by a stronger force.
This also explains the previous scenario.
Why all their scouting means were blocked by the enemy, yet the enemy delayed an assault.
Now, the offensive and defensive measures aren’t particularly strong either.
If there is subsequent support, or if it is merely a subordinate power of a stronger All Heavens Force, that would make sense.
But this is not good news.
"This indicates that we are in a very dangerous state because we know nothing about the real strength possessed by the force backing them." The high official, looking grim, couldn’t help but warn the Holy Emperor.
If it were another regime, at this point, retreat should be actualized.
But the Great Wind Empire is evidently different.
Whether to fight or withdraw depends entirely on the will of the Holy Emperor.
Ultimately, a decision was made completely opposite to expectations.
"No matter if anything truly exists behind them, they haven’t deeply intervened, nor will they abruptly intervene deeply now," the Holy Emperor reasoned, "My cultivation has reached a crucial step, and the Law of the High Tower World can be compensated. Once we acquire what we need, we can record coordinates and retreat immediately."
"Yes!" Everyone comprehended.
They do not require sustained occupation.
If so, there’s no need to fear the backing forces.
Given the current scenario, they are indeed at a disadvantage, unable to conquer swiftly, threatening the opponent insufficiently to directly alarm more potent forces.
If it were so easily startled, it wouldn’t have been delayed until now.
Nonetheless, it’s an extremely perilous decision.
Simply because of a word from the Emperor, no one questioned.
All concerns vanished completely.
But precisely due to such unity, an entire civilization becomes extremely formidable.
The entire power of civilization could, just because of a word from the Emperor, become tireless.
At this moment, as the Emperor outlined the major direction and clarified the goal, the civilization commenced action immediately.
They decided to use the Resource World as a feigned attack, aiming to embroil most of the enemy’s forces there, while preparing to deliver a fatal blow to the High Tower World.
Manifesting externally, the intelligence gathering work in the Resource World became increasingly intensive.
