Above The Sky-Chapter 1643: 310: Path of the Dao Straight to the Heavens

Capítulo 1643: Chapter 310: Path of the Dao Straight to the Heavens
But even so, it’s quite remarkable.
Ian was very satisfied, but others clearly had questions. Sure enough, a researcher from the Seven Cities Alliance raised a concern: “Leaving other issues aside, the conditions for the first group are just too good—the top-notch resource allocation, the state-of-the-art scientific training with real-time updates, and dedicated culture classes and reading time… an average noble family can’t sustain such a setup!”
This is an objective fact: Even noble families rarely have perfect nutritional allocations, not to mention the constant tracking and optimization of exercise results. As for cultural classes and reading time… let’s just say, even if reading were the only path to advancement, there are those who wouldn’t choose to read; not to mention that on the surface, reading is not the only path in today’s Terra?
Besides, there were many other doubts, such as the insufficient food controls for the second group; because without exercise, one can’t consume so much nutrition, more control groups should be designed; or that the conclusions are not rigorous enough, as being able to cultivate a Soulseed itself indicates outstanding talent, etc.
At first, Master Sampo patiently addressed these one by one, but soon he was provoked to cold laughter by these nitpicking doubts: “At least the peers I create using this method would be inclined towards us, unlike the conflicting experimental subjects you all produce!”
Even so, there was no fight, and Master Sampo gracefully exited the stage.
He did not disclose technical details; he merely shared his concept with everyone—to adapt the bodies of the Terra People, provide full nutrition, and study all day, achieving a perfect integration of body and spirit so that even without becoming a Sublimator, one might still nurture a soul and attempt to awaken Spirit Energy.
As for how to cultivate it, that’s a confidential detail.
Ultimately, the development conference was just an idea-sharing platform to prevent repetitive research and resource wastage among nations.
After Yanjiang, it was the Fiery Flame Land’s turn—their topic was more straightforward: soul compensation.
They unabashedly presented an array of bloody research data and charts, proving the existence of soul compensation.
As long as one holds an artificial soul, even an aging elder who suffers postnatal disabilities can maintain the vigor of the affected soul through specific diets and Alchemical Potions; it will not wither but will instead grow robust, invigorating through absorbing vitality, thus forming effects akin to ‘Life Spirit Energy’.
Telekinesis, spirit limbs, possession, ghost hands, phantom touch, spirit eyes… most awakened Spirit Energy belongs to this category.
Although the abilities are fixed, the probability of this awakening Spirit Energy… exceeds 80%!
“…This already poses a threat.”
At this moment, Yisen Gard frowned. Although he was oppressed by the Empire delegation, it did not mean he did not care for the Empire. Listening attentively, he solemnly noted: “Currently, Terra’s Spirit Machine technology is quite advanced. Look at the Aether Arms Order over there; it’s clear they have collaborated with the Fiery Flame Land on this technology.”
Ian had already realized this. In fact, wasn’t it the Aether Arms Order that explored the South Sea Great Labyrinth together with the Fiery Flame Land back then? Moreover, the Aether Arms Order indeed advocates the notion that flesh is fragile and machines embody Ascension, while the Fiery Flame Land’s ‘soul compensation’ theory allows them to gradually peel away the fragile flesh and cultivate robust souls, eventually forming an entity with powerful Spirit Energy and a mechanical body!
This is their goal, the ultimate ‘Spirit Machine Ascension’!
“It’s indeed a viable path,” he whispered, “though crude, the Aether Arms Order truly has the nascent form of their own Path of the Dao… no wonder the Dragon King holds them in such high regard.”
He started to feel that participating in this Spirit Energy development conference was quite worthwhile—perhaps due to the reasons of the world war, all sides produced notably valuable research.
But why?
This was the source of Ian’s perplexity.
Clearly, these nations are adversaries, so why would they lay out their prized treasures and ideas?
Even without core technologies, ideas alone are extremely valuable. Often, other nations don’t lack the foundation and resources but rather the ideas—sweat and inspiration, indeed, inspiration is somewhat more important.
“Fellow compatriots.”
And at this moment, the presenter of the third topic took the stage. It was an old man who looked like a shaman, from the Nine Cold Federation. Her topic was ‘Spirit Energy Elevation’ and ‘Shaping Spirit Energy’, which entailed altering one’s Spirit Energy Structure within the soul using various methods to sublimate the Spirit Energy, an evolution based on Magic Potion technology extending the Bloodline True Form enhancement to the realm of Spirit Energy.
A very classical research direction, not uncommon, one might even say each nation has similar research endeavors, with perhaps only Nine Cold Quiet Mountains having taken the first step.
However, that word ‘compatriots’ startled Ian awake.
Previously, Master Sampo had also used this word when addressing the other questioners.
And the meaning of this word…
Ian lifted his head, scanning all the people present.
And everyone possessed Spirit Energy.
“Spirit Energy Users…”
Ian murmured to himself: “Is this meeting among Spirit Energy Users… this is not a mere academic research conference; it’s a development research conference for ‘Spirit Energy Users’ dispersed among the nations!”
“Is it only Spirit Energy Users who are considered compatriots?”
[Indeed so]
At this moment, Kerraith’s voice resonated by Ian’s ear: [Not just Spirit Energy Users, but 50% of those invited here are ‘Chosen Ones’]