Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Chapter 344 Huo Yuhao's Killing Intent, Spaceship Project
The Speaker of the Federal Parliament neither confirmed nor denied Qian Gu Dongfeng's complaints, merely nodding slightly in a flat tone:
"Yes, I can understand the issue of resources. Breakthroughs in cutting-edge technology, especially the kind of mimicry that simulates the origin of life, naturally require astronomical amounts of resources."

"What is the Speaker's opinion...?"

A hint of expectation flashed in Qian Gu Dong Feng's eyes as he tentatively asked:

"Is the Federation willing to increase its resource allocation to the Spirit Pagoda, especially to make a major investment in this synthetic soul bone project?"

“No.” The Federal Speaker’s answer was cold and decisive, without the slightest hesitation. “Additional resource investment is not possible at the moment. Every resource in the Federation has its intended use.”

Qian Gu Dongfeng's heart sank slightly.

But then, the words of the Federal Speaker sent a jolt through him and all the high-ranking officials in the council chamber who were listening intently, as if struck by lightning.

The speaker's eyes turned deep and cold, as if stating a predetermined future, his tone so calm it was chilling:

"However, in about five years, Shrek Academy, this long-standing cancer, and the old order it represents, should be completely wiped off the continent."

These words were like a thunderclap from the heavens, suddenly exploding in the quiet central council hall.

Although everyone present had more or less anticipated it, the impact of the decision to destroy Shrek Academy being announced so clearly, explicitly, and with a timetable by the Federation's highest leader was still devastating.

Almost all the members of parliament and generals gasped sharply, their pupils contracted violently, and their faces were filled with horror and disbelief.

Even Chen Xinjie, who was sitting upright to the side, unconsciously clenched his hands on his knees, his knuckles turning white. He almost subconsciously wanted to stand up, but in the end, an invisible pressure and consideration for the overall situation made him forcibly suppress the impulse. He just frowned, lowered his eyes, and remained in a suffocating silence.

I can't argue with him anymore.

If Chen Xinjie were to stand up now, the Federal Speaker would probably eliminate him immediately.

Chen Xinjie was well aware of the Federal Speaker's ruthless methods.

He was able to sit in the top position of the Federation not only because of his powerful background and formidable strength, but also because of his clean and efficient methods.

He eliminates any risk immediately.

cannot……

I can't stand up...

Chen Xinjie kept his head down, trying his best to keep his expression steady.

On the other side of the screen, Qian Gu Dongfeng was also suddenly stunned. Then, an indescribable, almost ecstatic excitement erupted from his eyes like magma, almost uncontrollable.

Yun Ming, you've been dominating this era for so long, and you've even stolen Leng Yaozhu's heart. Finally... finally, this day has come!

You, and your Shrek, deserve to die!
Hahahahahaha!

The Federal Speaker is finally going to launch this plan. I just don't know if they'll use one level 12 fixed-position soul-guided cannon shell, or two? Or three?

Even if you are protected by the Golden Tree, so what?
When the Sun and Moon Federation really gets serious and is willing to do anything to wipe you out, do you really think the Golden Ancient Tree can protect you?
In short, it's time for Shrek's era of dominance to come to an end!
Qian Gu Dong Feng's heart was roaring and laughing wildly.

However, he maintained excellent control on the surface, only his breathing became slightly more rapid, and the light in his eyes became incredibly sharp and intense.

The Speaker of the Federal Council seemed oblivious to the commotion. His gaze remained fixed on Qian Gu Dongfeng as he continued, his words like cold, hard terms of a deal: "Once Shrek Academy becomes history, the ownership and distribution rights of the 20 percent of top-tier resources that they currently monopolize and control will naturally revert to the Federation."

"At that time, a large portion of it can be allocated to you based on the Spirit Pagoda's contribution to the 'Experiment No. 1' and 'Synthetic Soul Bone' projects."

"As for how much you will ultimately receive, that depends on your own abilities and efficiency."

This is undoubtedly a tremendous promise.

Even a small portion of Shrek Academy's millennia-old treasure trove of resources would be enough to cause the Spirit Pagoda's strength to expand wildly.

Qian Gu Dongfeng forcefully suppressed the turmoil within him, took a deep breath, and solemnly bowed to the camera, his voice slightly hoarse with excitement:
"Thank you, Speaker. The Spirit Tower will live up to the Federation's trust and will do its utmost to overcome the technical difficulties within five years."

"Hmm." The Federal Speaker responded indifferently, as if he had only dealt with a trivial matter, and then waved his hand. "Alright, the content of the following meeting is a top secret of the Federation and has nothing to do with your Spirit Pagoda. You may leave."

Before the words were even finished, and without waiting for Qian Gu Dong Feng's response, the vice speaker immediately cut off the communication.

The image of the eternal East Wind on the screen vanished instantly, and Huo Yuhao's artificial intelligence (AI) also completely disappeared.

In the last second after it disappeared, its gaze became vivid, looking at the Federal Speaker with a hint of murderous intent.

But everything happened so fast that no one noticed what was happening.

Even the Federal Speaker and Chen Xinjie, who had the highest cultivation levels, were the same; they were completely unable to detect the anomaly of the artificial intelligence.

Silence returned to the central council chamber, but the tension and awe in the air were more intense than ever before.

All eyes were focused on the Federal Speaker in the main seat, waiting for him to announce his next earth-shattering plan.

The Federal Speaker slowly leaned back in his chair, his gaze sweeping across the room before finally settling on the other Deputy Speaker, who had been silent all along, wore gold-rimmed glasses, and had a more scholarly air about him.

This vice speaker is primarily responsible for the Federation's most cutting-edge soul-guided technology strategic projects.

The speaker's voice rang out steadily, but he put forward a concept that was even grander and more ahead of its time than the previous destruction of Shrek Academy or even the creation of Huo Yuhao.

"Mr. Kong."

He addressed the deputy speaker with the honorific title.

"Our Federation, possessing fifty percent of the continent's resources, cannot always focus on internal conflicts and the continent's overall structure."

He paused, his gaze seemingly piercing through the heavy dome and reaching towards the boundless starry sky.

"Regarding the core of the Deep Space Program, the spaceships that can carry the Federation's future and sail into the depths of space, where is the construction project at now?"

When will we see any substantial, verifiable progress?

The deputy speaker, whom the federal speaker addressed as "Old Kong," adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, his face remaining largely expressionless. He slowly shook his head, his voice carrying the calm and prudence characteristic of a scientific researcher:
"Speaker, we should not be too hasty about this matter. The space battleship project has been under continuous research and development for more than 10,000 years since the concept was first proposed by our ancestor Kong Deming. Its technological complexity far exceeds that of any soul guide device on the continent, involving many unprecedented fields such as energy, materials, life support, space navigation, and defense systems."

(End of this chapter)