Chapter 335: Exchange Meeting

Honestly, after seeing these “light sources” clearly, Shen Xing had a momentary impulse to bring some disciples from the Academy Home Planet over for “further studies.”

It was only after careful consideration that he felt it was unnecessary.

For a small number of elites, with his current ability, he could provide far better resources. The advantage of this “light source” technology lies in its widespread application, as long as the technology is learned.

And apart from the most eye-catching “spectacle” above their heads, the entire area of Liantian Workshop had many other things that amazed Shen Xing.

The overall style was not much different from the mysterious “branch” in the Eastern Ruins Land.

Both had various spirit herbs planted in the wild, with high-level martial artists distributed around, while the cities served as “academies,” cultivating low-level martial artists.

However, there was a noticeable gap in the level of technology compared to what he had seen before.

The entire wilderness was covered with a large number of formation patterns. Each spirit herb had an independent space and was cultivated in a unique way, allowing many high-level spirit herbs that originally required special environments to be densely cultivated here.

Just the formation patterns covering the entire area must have consumed countless resources and manpower.

It could be said that this was almost a symbol of the “liberation of productivity” in another field.

“How long did it take to build this?” Shen Xing couldn’t help but turn to Tian Yanzi and ask.

“Indeed, it was a very long time. From the first experimental field until now, it has been eighty thousand years!” Tian Yanzi’s face showed a hint of pride. “Only we in the entire world can create such a miracle. Although the path of martial arts requires striving, it does not necessarily mean striving against others, but rather striving against nature, against the world, and against oneself!”

Not far away, Hong Hao and the other two, who had also entered the cockpit, were also bright-eyed after hearing these words.

Because the Human Federation actually had similar views.

A considerable number of researchers believe that the path of a martial artist is indeed about striving, but to put it bluntly, it is actually an emotion that can resonate with Yuan Qi to a greater extent. If the principle behind this can be controlled, perhaps one day, there might truly be “powerhouses in a honeypot.”

Although from the perspective of social resource allocation, this may not be a good thing, from the perspective of social order and stability, this understanding can accelerate the development of martial arts.

Obviously, the situation of Liantian Workshop was undoubtedly some kind of confirmation of this understanding.

At least, Liantian Workshop obviously did not have the situation of other sects where martial power was supreme.

Technology, financial resources, and wisdom could also bring extraordinary status here.

Suddenly, Shen Xing and the others became even more interested in this place, each of them filled with anticipation.

And as the first “city” appeared before their eyes, its scale and appearance did not disappoint them.

What they saw were overlapping, suspended, and spectacular fantasy cities.

Yes, fantasy.

Many huge buildings obviously defied the basic principles of architecture, fixed in incredible forms before their eyes. Some were even simply floating, forming obvious force fields with other buildings. There were also visible inscription patterns intersecting with each other, messy but not lacking order, even making the entire city look like a huge formation.

“These cities, in fact, except for the final space sealing, can be regarded as secret realms.” Tian Yanzi proudly introduced, “This one in front of us is the masterpiece of the ‘Secret Realm Refining Workshop,’ and it is also the workshop I currently belong to.”

“Many secret realms are indeed profound.” Shen Xing thought of the appearance of the ancient secret realm he had seen before and nodded.

That kind of huge, real illusion, and the power of stable spatial teleportation that seemed to be available anytime, anywhere, had applications not inferior to Federation technology, and even far exceeded the limits of current Federation technology in some areas.

“Young Master Shen, why don’t you park the spaceship over there?” Tian Yanzi pointed in a certain direction. “The entire ‘Tian Yan City’ is under my management, and that area is my private territory. If you park there, no one can say anything.”

So this city is called Tian Yan City?

Shen Xing glanced at Tian Yanzi, not surprised by the name.

As a late Seventh Realm expert and a seventh-grade artifact refiner, Tian Yanzi must have a very high status in Liantian Workshop.

He probably managed more than just one city.

Shen Xing nodded, not intending to do anything in this place.

If he really wanted to do something in Liantian Workshop, Tian Yanzi’s role would probably be significant.

So his attitude towards Tian Yanzi had been quite friendly from the beginning.

However——

Shen Xing glanced at the virtual map and smiled, “It seems that our arrival has indeed attracted a lot of attention. Why go to such lengths?”

That’s right, from just now, the map clearly marked some red dots that were following them.

Among them were Sages.

Just now, there were more than forty Sages staring at them with their divine senses.

Probably, except for those in seclusion or refining artifacts or pills, almost all the Sages in Liantian Workshop were watching them.

Tian Yanzi was a little embarrassed, but he didn’t show it. He just smiled faintly, “Young Master Shen is a distinguished guest who hasn’t appeared in the Middle Ruins Land for tens of thousands of years. It’s normal for him to attract everyone’s attention. However, Young Master Shen shouldn’t mind, right?”

Obviously, although they had only met recently, he had already seen a bit of Shen Xing’s personality.

Apart from anything else, this confidence and composure were almost overflowing.

Ordinary Sun and Moon Realm martial artists, no matter how talented, could not remain so calm and collected under the encirclement of a group of Sages, and even firmly grasp the initiative, becoming the center of attention of all the Sages.

Shen Xing smiled and said, “Since everyone in Liantian Workshop is so curious, why don’t we organize an exchange meeting? At that time, everyone in Liantian Workshop above the Sun and Moon Realm can come. We will present some ‘Science and Technology Secret Treasures,’ and even some profound Science and Technology Inheritances, so that we can exchange knowledge and deepen our understanding.”

“If that’s the case, that would be great!” Tian Yanzi was overjoyed.

Honestly, with his status and strength, his respect and even flattery towards Shen Xing were naturally not because of Shen Xing’s strength, or because of Great Sage Wenren’s strength.

Even if they couldn’t win, they could still run away.

But the reason why he was so eager was precisely because Young Master Shen held in his hands the “truth of the world” that interested him so much, and seemed to be even higher than martial arts.

Great Sage Wenren also pursued martial arts, not the truth of science and technology, but even so, a little inheritance leaked from her fingertips was enough to amaze him and make him intoxicated.

Then how many profound inheritances could there be in such an exchange meeting?

Apart from anything else, many parts of this spaceship amazed him and made him want to explore them.

If it weren’t for his tens of thousands of years of experience, Tian Yanzi would have been unable to restrain himself from wanting to start the exchange as soon as possible.

Even if he couldn’t restrain himself, he didn’t hold back his expectations.

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“I believe that the entire Liantian Workshop will be shaken by this. As long as Young Master Shen can present sufficiently shocking things, what Young Master Shen wants to do will certainly be accomplished——no matter how Liantian Workshop changes, and no matter how many interests are involved, this is ultimately a place that pursues the truth.” Tian Yanzi’s words were also heartfelt.

He knew Shen Xing’s purpose, but he didn’t care about it. As long as Liantian Workshop could maintain its essence, then for him, and for many people in it, it didn’t matter who they had interests with, or what forces they were entangled with.

Shen Xing also smiled warmly.

“I won’t disappoint the seniors of Liantian Workshop.”

Perhaps in the eyes of ordinary people, starting with a unique behemoth like Liantian Workshop to infiltrate the original order of the Middle Ruins Land was an impossible and even incredibly foolish thing to do.

But in the eyes of Shen Xing and Wenren Caifeng, this matter was not as difficult as it seemed.

And it had immeasurable benefits.

Because Liantian Workshop itself was somewhat incompatible with this world where martial arts were supreme. In essence, it was closer to the Human Federation. It could even be said that this place was like an intermediate zone between the Human Federation and this martial arts civilization, and it was the best breakthrough point.

After that, in a harmonious atmosphere, Shen Xing and the others were led into Tian Yan City.

They were arranged to stay in the most luxurious residence.

And in the shortest possible time, identities were arranged for the four of them.

Shen Xing naturally had the identity of a “student,” considered to be from an external force coming for further studies. However, he had the highest level of authority from the start, which was the top for “students.” He could learn all technologies below the Seventh Realm, and he could learn as much as he wanted, except that he couldn’t take the inheritance away.

And Hong Hao and the other two were “Advisors.”

This kind of identity, in the entire Liantian Workshop, currently only had four people.

They were Hong Hao, the other two, plus Wenren Caifeng.

However, this was not a rule specially prepared for Great Sage Wenren, but had a history that could be traced back. It could be traced back to tens of thousands of years ago, when Liantian Workshop was first established. In order to accumulate inheritance, they offered generous conditions to attract many alchemists and artifact refiners from other forces to join as advisors.

Later, Liantian Workshop became stronger, and coupled with the fact that members of Liantian Workshop were allowed to be affiliated with other forces, the existence of “Advisors” gradually disappeared.

But now, there was no more suitable identity for Hong Hao and the others.

After obtaining their identities, Shen Xing and the others’ activities were undoubtedly freer.

Therefore, they directly immersed themselves in the vast sea of technical inheritance of Liantian Workshop.

It had to be said that before he understood it, Shen Xing’s understanding of the technical field of this martial arts civilization was really too narrow. Only after a little understanding could he know that this civilization also had an incomparably brilliant and profound history of development.

Shen Xing was dazzled by all kinds of transcendent technical fields.

Just a single category of saber-type divine weapons had tens of thousands of different technical types, and the forged saber-type divine weapons were even more diverse and countless.

Not to mention the more mysterious technologies such as formations and secret realms.

This made Shen Xing quickly realize that if he really wanted to take “artifact refiner” as a secondary profession, he might have to be prepared to expend a lot of energy.

However, this was indeed very interesting.

Artifact refiners were different from alchemists. Inscriptions, as a unique type of Martial Path Intent, could also play a huge role in various fields.

In Shen Xing’s view, some related inheritances were very miraculous.

For example, there was a type of healing inscription that, in addition to being used to make healing divine weapons and treasures, could also be used directly as a supernatural ability.

For another example, there were weather inscriptions. After mastering them, one could even directly summon wind and rain.

There were even inscriptions for “wall penetration,” “transformation,” “scrying,” and the like.

Compared with the previously understood Martial Path Intents, “artifact refiners” were even more like a profession that mastered complex spells.

When combined with martial arts strength, they could sometimes exert even more powerful force.

Taking it as a secondary profession, even if he couldn’t refine any powerful divine weapons, it could greatly expand his means.

Moreover, Shen Xing was not without foundation.

Don’t forget, he had obtained the inheritance of an ancient artifact refiner.

All those ancient inscriptions were memorized in his mind. He just didn’t know how to use them before, but now, after supplementing the basics of artifact refining, Shen Xing’s attainments in artifact refining inscriptions were simply rising in a straight line.

For a time, he was somewhat immersed in it.

At the same time, the news of the exchange meeting also spread throughout Liantian Workshop.

Although it was said that only martial artists above the Sun and Moon Realm were allowed to join the exchange meeting, it was not only those above the Sun and Moon Realm who were paying attention to this matter. Almost all the disciples in Liantian Workshop were engaged in heated discussions.

There was no other way. In today’s Liantian Workshop, Shen Xing’s topic was indeed high.

Even the spaceship parked in Tian Yanzi’s private area was gazed at by a large number of martial artists every day. Some powerful martial artists even unscrupulously probed it with their divine senses, only to be surprised by the divine sense interference device, and then became even more interested.

To be able to block the divine sense perception of a Sage without using any inscriptions.

This alone was enough to generate discussion.

However, in this atmosphere of enthusiasm and anticipation, there were also dissenting voices.

And even, after Shen Xing immersed himself in learning and did not announce the specific time of the exchange meeting for a period of time, the direction of the discussion within Liantian Workshop unknowingly changed.

More and more people and voices began to question the authenticity of the so-called “Science and Technology Inheritance.”

Obviously, the arrival of Shen Xing and the others had ultimately affected the interests of many people.

To the extent that later, when Shen Xing was walking around the city in ordinary student clothes, he could occasionally hear some “harsh” discussions.