Calamity Dragon, Starting with the Cultivation of Knight Families

Chapter 211 The Dragon Awakens, the Intelligent Civilization

Within the molten, viscous flames, the sounds rose and fell like heavy breathing.

At the same time, a clear, heart-beat-like sound echoed within this sound.

Two voices echoed, and the flames seemed to be expanding continuously.

Amidst this expansion, suddenly, terrifying fluctuations rippled outwards from the edge of the great sun.

The next moment, a colossal creature suddenly opened its pupils, which resembled flames dotting the starry sky.

At the same time, accompanied by the echoing mechanical sounds that only this behemoth could understand, the world changed in the next instant.

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This is a clean, silver-white room.

The room was domed and completely empty, so clean and spacious that it resembled a sterile laboratory.

"Master, Resolution No. 28935 has been issued by the intelligent terminal."

"You have twelve hours to confirm your vote, so please do so as soon as possible."

As a soft voice echoed in my mind, suddenly, a creature curled up in what appeared to be a white sphere slowly extended its tentacles and touched the open window of the sphere.

next moment.

A creature with sixteen pairs of tentacles slowly floated up from the sphere, relying on four pairs of tentacles.

"Resolution 26935?"

"I remember I just confirmed Resolution 34 yesterday, didn't I? When did Resolution 35 enter the voting process?"

The octopus-like creature opened its eyes and glanced sideways at the female octopus that was as clear and transparent as a soft-bodied jellyfish.

"It was sent from the Federal AI terminal three hours before you fell asleep."

"The main content of this resolution is that the AI, in order to better serve the 'Octepes' race, decided to build ten new ocean-going starships on Planet Four."

The male octopus skillfully removed the other tentacles from the metal sphere.

Its eighteen pairs of tentacles stood upright in front of the female octopus, then it slightly raised two tentacles to examine them carefully, before revealing a puzzled expression and saying:

"To better serve us?"

"What does this have to do with building starships? Our star system doesn't seem to have discovered any other potentially hostile civilizations yet, does it?"

The female octopus always had a polite smile on her face.

In response to the male octopus's question, she replied with a professional smile:
"Master, as a life companion product, I cannot answer your question."

"However, if you have any questions, you may be able to ask the Federal AI directly through your personal terminal."

"However, according to federal legislation, you are not entitled to interfere in this matter as a citizen, and if you do not vote in favor, you may face 'thought correction' education."

"After all, the Federal AI is the core of the entire Octepes civilization, a product of the collective will of all the original Octepes citizens. According to the Civilization Law, those below the level of councilor have no right to deny any bills promulgated by the AI."

"The AI ​​is absolutely rational. Its calculations and operations will never make any mistakes. It was created to better serve the entire civilization and lead it into the stars."

"Now, the entire star system is being developed under the calculation and operation of the Federation's AI, and the Octopus Clan has long been freed from the inefficient labor of handicrafts."

"Even now, all aspects of production and daily life in the entire civilization, including high-end technology research and development, have been replaced by intelligent machines."

"Master, the reason you can live such a carefree life is entirely because of the existence of the AI."

"Therefore, Zelina suggests that you'd better cast your vote in favor as soon as possible."

"Otherwise, being taken away by the Federal Ideological Correction Factory would be the lightest punishment. Once you are stripped of your citizenship and voting rights, you may never be able to return here and live a normal life again."

The female octopus spoke extremely terrifying words in a smiling and gentle tone.

In response, the male octopus gave a strange smile.

"How could I possibly oppose the Federal AI's decision?"

"I'm a little groggy from sleeping, I'll throw it now."

As he spoke, the male octopus suddenly extended one tentacle, and at the same time used another tentacle to tap the so-called personal terminal on the tentacle.

Looking at the projection screen in front of him, the male octopus skillfully opened one interface after another, and then clicked the option to approve the implementation of the resolution under Resolution No. 35.

The female octopus watched this scene with a professional smile.

The male octopus chuckled as if shrugging, then began to walk towards the domed outdoor balcony.

The glass windows open automatically.

The next moment, the male octopus saw the incredibly magnificent scene before him.

What appeared before his eyes was a city that was difficult to describe in words.

These cities seem to be built on clouds, and when you look down from your balcony, the streets below are shrouded in mist.

As for the construction of all cities, well, how should we put it right now?

It felt like a steel jungle built on the earth.

These buildings are all tightly connected, and the only passageway is the gap between these steel buildings, which can also be called a passageway.

Between these passageways, the male octopus could see a large number of flying car-like aircraft constantly shuttling back and forth.

Octopuses, each at least 2.5 meters tall when standing upright, are constantly moving in and out between these aircraft and buildings.

The male octopus was not on the top floor; looking up, it couldn't even see the dome of the sky.

The only thing that could be seen was the silvery-white lights flickering between the surrounding buildings.

"If I remember correctly, I'm currently in the middle class of the federal capital, right?"

The male octopus watched the scene unfold thoughtfully, then calmly asked his mate beside him a question.

"Yes, Master."

"Your current citizenship level is Level Two, and you reside in the middle level of the Western District of the Federal Capital."

"At the same time, the businesses you inherited from your previous generation's genetic parent are two mining robot factories in the lower zone. Currently, both of these mining robot factories are maintained by your personal terminal computing power, which can bring you about 300,000 federal digital coins in revenue each month."

"Currently, Master, your inheritance and all savings amount to 53.56 million Federal Credits. If you wish to purchase property in the upper district, you will first need to donate over 100 million Federal Credits to the Federal Terminal to apply for promotion to Level 1 citizenship."

"However, given the current profits from the two factories, you should reconsider carefully."

The male octopus could not deny this.

Then, as if he had thought of something, he said to the female octopus:

"Alright, I roughly understand the situation."

"So, with my current citizenship privileges, can Zelina pilot the aircraft to the Upper City?"

The female octopus stared blankly at the male octopus, then smiled professionally:

"No, Master."

"The upper district is already close to the sky beyond the planet's orbit. Apart from first-level citizens and military citizens, only councilors of each district have the authority to go to the upper district."

At this point, the female octopus added a suggestion:
"Speaking of which, Master, don't you love to wander around the lower levels the most?"

“You often said that just seeing the lives of people in the lower-level areas and on the ground floor makes you feel completely comfortable.”

“I think this kind of spiritual pleasure is what you want, Master. How about Zelina takes you to explore the lower levels or the ground level today?”

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I have to say, this planet, which was named Omnic Star in the real game, is really interesting.

After spending approximately 53 years of game time digesting all the benefits he gained from devouring the four insectoid deities and completely merging with divinity, Lin Ke finally stepped into the mythical rank of the Primordial Dragon Clan.

While there was joy in successfully ascending to godhood, it wasn't actually that much.

After all, for Lin Ke, this ascension to godhood was really just like taking a short nap with his eyes closed.

Breaking through to the godhood was far too easy.

This smooth sailing diminished Lin Ke's sense of accomplishment considerably.

However, it must be said that the divine power crystal reserves in the divine kingdoms of the four insectoid deities were a great help.

Furthermore, the growth boost brought by the Star Empire over these fifty-three years has also played a role.

After the breakthrough, Lin Ke immediately received a 'greeting' from the real game.

These days, real games have been quite busy.

Currently, its laws have completely covered the continent of Calter, and even the Green Earth world of the insectoids has been completed.

As per Lin Ke's request, Green Saturn was not subsequently included in the game map in the actual game.

This can be considered as the development space left by Lin Ke for the Blue Star Human Alliance. Therefore, during the more than fifty years of silence in the game world.

Real-world gaming seems to have entered a retirement phase.

In fact, we have always been committed to cultivating players of Saint rank and above, and we are even actively exploring other planets and civilizations by consuming a lot of idealistic power.

Thus, at the moment Lin Ke awoke.

In the actual game, three 'forward' options popped up directly.

First, naturally, is the magic-free world, the Omnic Planet, which was discovered long ago.

Secondly, there are the two new worlds and 'new maps' that have now been discovered.

A new map, a slightly above-average level world with magic, is called the Crimson World.

As for the other new map, it's even more outrageous; it's a high-magic world called The Wizarding World.

The Wizarding World?

Lin Ke knew immediately upon hearing this that it was definitely not simple.

Not to mention, the other side is a high-magic world in itself.

Therefore, the wizarding world is not something Linco is considering at the moment.

Even in the Crimson World, Linko does not intend to launch an invasion immediately.

After all, based on the information currently available, neither the Crimson World nor the Wizarding World has been affected by the true game's laws in the slightest.

That's it?

Lin Ke naturally put it aside for the time being.

After all, compared to the world with demons, Lin Ke is actually more interested in the technological aspects of a first-level mature civilization.

In a world with demons, the gods cannot provide much power to the mortal realm.

Technology, however, can bring more convenience to war in the world.

Earth, for example, doesn't even qualify as a Type I civilization yet.

The so-called intelligent planet is a technological civilization that is already making great strides towards becoming a Level 2 civilization.

Lin Ke believed that after his Star Empire absorbed this civilization, it would inevitably embark on a more prosperous path.

Moreover, as a technological civilization...

While the AI ​​planet is undoubtedly technologically advanced, it is, after all, a world without magic.

Dealing with a world without magic is quite simple.

Simply by opening the stargate, both gods and superhumans can easily infiltrate the other party's planetary base.

However, a world without magic actually presents significant limitations for extraordinary individuals.

After all, in such a world, the magical power within a superhuman's body cannot be replenished in any way.

Therefore, if this war breaks out, it will actually be a considerable test for logistics.

War is all about money and resources.

This is true whether the world has magic or not.

However, it doesn't matter whether there is no magic or there is magic.

In fact, it has no meaning for either the forestry or the gods.

After all, most deities can utilize stellar energy, which is the radiation energy of various rays that are ubiquitous in the universe, and even dark matter energy.

Therefore, for the gods of a world with magic, it is definitely much easier to fight against a technological civilization in a world without magic than to fight against a superhuman civilization in a world with magic.

Of course, this is relative.

After all, who knows if technological civilization can create powerful genetic warriors?

For example, gene warriors that can directly absorb star energy, or even other biochemical species?

Or perhaps a super-powered silicon-based life form?
Because they were unaware of the situation.

Therefore, at this moment, Lin Ke used the power of the real game to directly possess a citizen of the so-called 'Octepes' race on the intelligent planet.

Meanwhile, using the intelligent life form similar to this 'octopus' and its second-level citizen status, Lin Ke had already arrived at the ground level.

As for the so-called ground level.
The situation is beyond description.

The environment was pitch black, and there were dilapidated steel shantytowns everywhere.

Meanwhile, the sky above the so-called ground level was pitch black.

The only light source overhead was the searchlights installed at the bottom of the lower city areas, which resembled a floating city.

Based on what Lin Ke currently knows about the entire Intelligent Machine Star.

It's a planet that has been completely transformed.

The entire surface of the planet has been completely surrounded by steel structures.

At the bottom of the planet, where the ground originally stood, stood numerous giant steel pillars.

These massive steel pillars form the foundation for all the steel structures on the planet's surface.

As for this so-called ground level, it is more than a thousand meters above the lower federal district.

The 'octopuses' living on the ground level are no longer considered federal citizens.

They are just abandoned 'trash' and will never have the chance to reach the federally ruled area thousands of meters in the air.

As for climbing those massive steel pillars that are built on the ground in the Federal City?
There's no need to even think about it, because these giant steel pillars are covered with a large number of surveillance cameras, and there are even automated killing machines patrolling back and forth.

This is a cruel world.

The octopuses on the ground floor and those in the Federal City are practically living in two different worlds.

However, Lin Ke also knew that even those octopuses living under the so-called federal AI rule had long lost their meaning.

As for why the Federal AI still allows these octopuses to have civil rights, only the so-called AI, the mutated intelligent life form, knows.

Lin Ke believes that this may also be related to the initial underlying code settings of the robot.

After all, hasn't this AI been emphasizing that it's for the better service of these octopuses?

"The city lord has come to the lower city? That's quite rare. Isn't he afraid of being kidnapped by the gangs on the ground floor?"

"Tie him up? What are you going to use to tie him up? Didn't you see the row of killing machines following behind this gentleman?!"

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The octopus under Lin Ke's control, dressed in a hazmat suit-like contraption, was strolling along an old street on the ground floor.

Meanwhile, a large number of octopuses had gathered around.

These octopuses include local gang leaders and some female octopuses who consider themselves quite attractive.

Lin Ke, however, was already lost in thought.

Having gained a preliminary understanding of everything in this world, Lin Ke, in order to obtain more information, including the military capabilities of the upper zones and the spacefaring planet of the AI, immediately began issuing new campaign instance missions using his real-game privileges.

This time, the campaign instance mission was divided into three stages by Lin Ke.

The first stage is the information gathering stage.

During this stage, all players can have a second identity, which is the authority to possess the consciousness of the world's native 'octopus'.

Therefore, if we can seize most of the mechanical weaponry of this civilization from within, and even acquire valuable scientific and technological knowledge, then that would be quite good.

This period can also be a learning opportunity for players, since there are bound to be many programmers among them.

They'd definitely be willing to memorize code, right?

Lin Ke thought to himself with a cunning smile.

Of course, there's nothing that can be done about it, since this entire civilization is controlled by intelligent life forms.

Lin Ke was worried that if this guy was frightened by him, he might destroy his own civilization and hide away, which would leave Lin Ke completely helpless.

After all, how big is a star system? The probability of finding a digital life form that might be hiding in a 'radio' or even a nanomachine is even smaller than finding a needle in a haystack.

Therefore, in the early stages, Lin Ke planned to avoid doing anything that might alert the enemy.

Let all the players explore the situation first, and perhaps even learn for a while before making any decisions.

Therefore, we should wait until we have a thorough understanding of this civilization before discussing the arrival of the Star Empire's large army to lead them to 'prosperity'.

(End of this chapter)