High Above

[This dream can indeed be considered lofty, but it is far from your limit. I don’t know what Mikael communicated with you, but looking at your subsequent performance in the Imperial Capital and your choice to return to Nanling, it is enough to prove that you have understood one thing]

[The 'Ascended One' is Terra's largest and highest technological crystallization. Any technology that changes the world cannot be greater than the change that the Ascendant brings to the world. Unless you create a brand new practice system to completely replace the influence of the sublime on society, otherwise all you do is just minutiae and cannot change the world at all. It is just adding bricks and tiles to the reality that the sublime is supreme]

Dark blue light flashed in the eyes of Viscount Ducas, and he said in a deep voice: [He has not found the way. Mikael is still hesitant and continues to walk the 'Path of Sublimation', but I found it - —Even though he inherited his grandfather’s inheritance, it was still me who took the first step]

[Ian, I don’t ask you to make a choice now. We will not force a genius of your level to take sides...Whether it’s me, Mikael, or Alegria, you will be safe. 】

[But I hope you can understand who holds the ‘key’ to the new era in the future...]

[And, who can help you transform the world faster?]

The dark blue glow faded, and Ian fell into deep thought.

Viscount Ducas shook his head. He looked at Ian and smiled helplessly: "Well... I think, Baron, you can definitely understand what's going on... Generally speaking, that's how it is."

"I am here to uphold the will of His Highness Carlos, but this is just a small thing. His Highness wants to recruit you, but he does not force you."

"……I see."

Ian spoke slowly, he closed his eyes and fell into deep thought.

Just now, it was obvious that Viscount Dicas was temporarily possessed by the eldest prince Carlos, and the 'divine power transmission' had also become a 'deep divine power transmission'. The heart light body of the empire prince appeared directly in front of him, and he possessed it. Talk to your subordinates and yourself.

And... what he said really interested Ian.

yes. Today's Terra, no matter what technology it develops, is essentially a tinkering with the 'sublimation civilization', the essence of Terra's civilization - in this world, there is no one that ordinary people can use, and sublimators cannot use, and Ordinary people use techniques with better results than sublimators.

Because sublimates are essentially human beings, they are just stronger, smarter, calmer, more rational and self-aware, but they are a group of people who are directly violent... They can use all technologies to develop and strengthen themselves, and they are the 'crystallization' of many advanced technologies.

If you want to change the entire Terran civilization, what you need is to start reforming the way of sublimation itself.

Just like the 'Arcane Path' that Ian wanted to create and the subsequent 'Original Heart'... this kind of direct transformation of the practice system is the right path to truly change the world.

The eldest prince Carlos also sees this. Unlike Mikael, who has not yet found a way and can only continue to practice and try to become the fifth level, Carlos may have found the 'arcane path' in his heart. .

——I am not the only smart person in the Terra Continent.

After realizing this, Ian felt somewhat comforted.

He doesn't feel at all that all the smart and strong people in this world are his 'enemies'... Maybe their dreams will conflict, but they can definitely walk side by side on certain things, or... His technology was used for free.

Whether they are friends or foes, acquaintances or strangers, everyone can bring Ian what he wants and help him reach the sky.

And judging from the current situation...the technology mastered by Prince Carlos is probably related to 'divine power'.

"You can lend power to your subordinates, or you can use your own mind to help your subordinates... This must be Carlos's innate spiritual power, but it was later developed and became a brand new technology."

Ian was thinking in his mind, and suddenly he was a little enlightened: "Could it be that... the reason why I was able to develop the 'Chongling Divine Sect' so quickly in Nanling and the Empire on the way to the Spiritual Disaster Road was because I had the technical support of the eldest prince. ?"

"Yes. It can basically be said to be certain. The development in Nanling may be endorsed by Marquis Barton. However, after the expansion of the Chongling Divine Sect, it is impossible for Mikael to be the backstage of the empire. Yes. The eldest prince should also cooperate with me."

"His divine power transmission system must have greatly promoted the transformation of the 'Death King Technology' into the 'Spirit God Technology' - the path in his heart is probably similar to that of the 'Century of Gods', using the spirit god technology As the core, protect the 'belief system' that governs all people!"

In almost just a few seconds, Ian used the future and path he saw in his precognitive vision to reveal part of the eldest prince's long-hidden trump card.

This is the power of the prophet, and of course, it is also because Ian is indeed a fellow traveler of Carlos.

As Carlos said, the great prince of the empire... holds the 'key' to the next era.

"Carlos is not my enemy. But he is not a true ally either."

Ian confirmed this: "There is a limit to the spiritual disaster path, and the void breeds evil. The power of all the spiritual gods, plus the great power of destroying the world, cannot break through the Star Prison. This has been proven ——The path of the eldest prince can indeed bring about a new era. In this regard, he is indeed better than Mikael and Alegria, and he is worthy of being the eldest son of the emperor."

"But I don't want to follow this old path. He may be able to help me speed up some of the sect's progress, but for real cooperation... let's see."

"It doesn't hinder free prostitution."

As for killing Chris...

Please, Ian was acting in self-defense, okay? Even if the eldest prince discovers this in the future, then Ian should apologize.

Presumably His Highness Carlos will forgive this young man for the mistakes he made because he was too young...right?

After confirming his attitude towards Carlos, Ian raised his head and looked at Viscount Ducas: "Your Highness is right, and I support him very much."

He lied when he opened his mouth. Not only did his face not blush, but he looked very sincere: "To tell you the truth, after talking to His Highness Mikael, I did have some enlightenment and realized the huge gap between my current ability and my dream. There is a gap, so I want to return to the territory, develop economy and technology, and control the hearts and minds of the people..."

"After the incident in Avak Territory, I have a different view on the human heart - a million human souls are enough to create a subspace mutation that envelopes an entire sub-county territory, so what will happen to more people?"

"In order to try to find out the secrets behind the Avak Territory, I am developing a sect..."

Ian revealed a little bit to Viscount Ducas. Yes, but not much. Viscount Dickas, who had been secretly observing for a long time and had long known about the Chongling Divine Cult and the Star Soul Doctrine, also had an expression as if he knew nothing about it. He nodded in agreement and praised Ian: "As expected of you, you have actually already Start practicing, you will be truly a young hero with such ability."

“Don’t dare to take it seriously, don’t take it seriously…”

Ian shook his head: "In general, I think the eldest prince is right. But it is true that I don't want to make a decision yet. It is too early for me, and it will hinder me from continuing to do research... …”

"Don't worry."

Viscount Ducas waved his hand and said proudly: "His Royal Highness is by no means asking you to make a choice now. What he hopes is that we can have opportunities to cooperate in the future - if you have research or experience in related fields, You can share it with us and we will definitely give you a price that satisfies you.”

"The Firestone Group is indeed rich, but in front of His Highness, it is just a small fight."

This hint of 'I'm rich, come and lie to me' made Ian understand it. He nodded repeatedly: "Of course, of course. Technology still needs soil to germinate. If I want to hatch a practical version of the technology I want, Your Highness The power is indispensable...I look forward to our future cooperation!”

"Um."

Viscount Ducas also nodded with satisfaction: "I'm looking forward to it very much."

"And as a show of our sincerity... Baron, look."

With that said, he handed over a blank document.

Ian took it with some curiosity, and then saw a line of words.

[Imperial Orthodoxy Qualification Certificate]

The name at the back is blank, waiting for Ian to fill it in, but the official seals from Nanling and the Empire have been printed, and even the official signatures have been completed.

Oops. Ian was slightly shocked. It seemed that the Chongling Sect was noticed by interested people at the first time, and was paid attention to by the eldest prince.

As expected, this guy is very interested in the sect and thinks he has related potential!

But that's not a bad thing.

In this way, the Chongling Divine Sect is no longer an underground cult, a folk belief of mountain people, but a normal sect recognized by the empire. Although the four major orthodox religions say so, it is only the orthodox religion prevailing in all Terra. There are still many folk beliefs and small churches that exist and are recognized by local officials.

At that time, not only can you preach openly, but you can also receive official subsidies from the empire. All you need to do is to cooperate with the imperial officials to carry out some propaganda at critical moments and cooperate with the imperial officials to carry out various mobilization activities.

And who is the official representative of the empire in Nanling?

They are the noble lords of various territories.

And who is the lord?

It was Ian himself.

Now, Ian can take care of himself, mobilize himself, and use the empire's funds to fund his sect activities!

——So much sincerity!

"Thank you so much!"

Looking away from the document, Ian stretched out his hand and thanked him sincerely: "This is exactly what I need!"

"You're welcome."

Viscount Ducas also smiled and stretched out his hand to shake hands with Ian: "Then the next step is to formally confer you with a medal and transfer the reward from the empire."

"Your Highness has secured the lion's share of assistance for you."

"Believe me, we are absolutely happy working together."