My Ironclad System is ahead of schedule.

I don't want to leave.

With that thought in mind, she simply gave up struggling.

Sensing the change in Su Chang, Ji Yuan couldn't help but wonder.

His original intention was to see his sister struggle even more so he could teach her a lesson. However, he was puzzled to find that Su Chang's struggles had weakened.

What the hell is this?

Ji Yuan silently put Su Chang down.

Just as Ji Yuan was about to say something more, he saw two people walking towards him from a distance.

It was Toppa and a blue-haired youth.

Toppa introduced Ji Yuan: "Mr. Ji Yuan, this is Professor Ladio from the Academy of Knowledge."

"Professor Ladio, hello."

Although he had spied on him with Sand Gold before, Ji Yuan still showed him respect.

This guy's skill level can be said to be at the pinnacle of ordinary people, only a fine line away from genius. To outsiders who are unaware of the situation, his level is no different from that of a member of a genius club.

However, Nguyen Mai didn't think much of Ladio.

She had told Ji Yuan before that Ladio was talented, even surpassing the members of the Genius Club in some aspects, particularly in terms of fundamentals. However, he lacked the inspiration of a genius.

"When a person's mind is filled with thoughts of others rather than himself, he is forever shut out of the path to genius. A hero thinks about how to lead the masses forward, while a genius simply paves the way without caring whether anyone is behind him or whether they can keep up."

If we consider the grand scheme of cosmic development, then the genius's idea is correct, because no matter how far into the future, there will always be someone who follows his path and achieves progress in civilization; but in certain times and for certain people, Ladio's approach is what will save them.

Fish are stranded on the beach. Some people don't look at the stranded fish, but try to extend the depth of the sea to prevent future strandings. Others carefully collect the fish and release them back into the sea. The sea remembers the former, and the fish remember the latter.

"But these arguments are irrelevant to me; I just want to save my life."

Ji Yuan thought to himself.

On the other side, seeing Ji Yuan nod, Ladio returned the gesture politely. However, his repetition was extremely formulaic; while not wrong, it appeared rather impolite.

Toppa coughed twice, quickly interrupting the awkward scene: "Ahem, we already know about the situation outside. Ji Yuan, don't worry, our company and the Antimatter Legion are sworn enemies, and we will definitely do our best to assist you in the battle."

"Uh-huh."

“However—” Topa drawled out his words and said to Ji Yuan, “The company troops outside can’t get in at all, and the company troops on Planet Yalilo are simply not enough. Could you tell us the progress of your experiments so we can buy you some time?”

Although her words were very polite, they also carried a warning tone.

We've already invested money and effort to help you fight, so you should tell us something. That way, we can discuss how to help you further.

As for forgery, Dr. Truth is right there, so he has the ability to distinguish between the real and the fake.

Ji Yuan demurred, "I'm not quite sure what the teacher's progress is lately. I've been fighting and researching whether those creation engines can be used in combat. Why don't you ask my teacher, Miss Topa? I believe that since we're all trapped on this planet, the teacher would agree to work together."

Anyway, if you ask my teacher, you'll only get some gentle advice and poisoned pastries.

Furthermore, don't even mention offering to help us in this situation. You're all trapped on this planet just like us. No one will be better off until the antimatter legion is defeated. They're not going to target only us and leave your company alone.

In fact, besides myself, you, as members of the company, are more hated than I am.

Upon hearing Ji Yuan's words, Topa's expression stiffened slightly.

She understood the meaning behind Ji Yuan's words and knew that what he said was not wrong.

After thinking for a moment, Toppa said to Ji Yuan, "We will naturally fight hard, but the company's fleet here is currently lacking in firepower and cannot break through the antimatter legion's encirclement. If possible, we hope that Mr. Ji Yuan can help us improve our weapons."

"What weapon?"

Ji Yuan asked Toppa.

"Only this can guarantee that our troops have sufficient destructive power."

As she spoke, she handed Ji Yuan a tablet. On that tablet was a document.

The title of this document has six characters.

[Imaginary Number Collapse Pulse]

Ji Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly upon seeing this technique.

This was a highly destructive technology developed by Calderon Chadwick, the 79th member of the Genius Club, an expert in solid-state physics, imaginary number application theory, and orbital mechanics.

After witnessing the immense destruction caused by this technology and falling out with the company, the technology of the Imaginary Number Collapse Pulse remained entirely in his mind, never to be revealed.

His fate is currently unknown, even to Screw and the others. It can be said that the complete imaginary number collapse pulse technology has been lost.

The company only has some incomplete versions.

Now they are handing this incomplete version to Ji Yuan, hoping to use Ji Yuan's genius talent to restore the technology.

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Seeing the thoughtful expression on Ji Yuan's face, Topa looked at him with expectant eyes.

"So, can you figure anything out?"

Ji Yuan spread his hands and said, "This will definitely require me to spend some time studying it. If I could just look at these materials and use this technology directly, then I wouldn't be an intern in the Genius Club, but a learned scholar."

Topa said with a hint of disappointment, "I thought you could figure it out at a glance like before."

"Can those people's scientific output be compared to Chadwick, who is also in the genius club? You tell me, Mr. Latio. I also need time to understand and slowly develop other people's technology before I can truly understand it."

After saying this, Ji Yuan looked at Ladio.

Ladio nodded: "While those people's research is indeed valuable, it cannot be compared to the imaginary number collapse pulse technology at all. After all, I have also studied this technology, and even with this information, I haven't made much progress."

Ji Yuan put the materials away and said to Ladio and Toppa, "I'll go get these research papers first. You two should also prepare for battle. If we achieve any results here, I will naturally tell you."

"Alright, in that case, let's prepare for battle. According to Xingxiao's plan, we'll begin a full-scale attack after surrounding this planet. We don't have much time left."

After saying this, Toppa bid farewell to Ji Yuan and left.

As the two walked out of Cripper Castle, Toppa asked Ladio, "Ladio, what do you think are the chances that Ji Yuan can master this technology?"

"Although I'm reluctant to admit it, Ji Yuan is indeed the kind of person who can create miracles. I feel that there is at least a 30% chance that he can achieve a major breakthrough within a few days."

The imaginary number collapse pulse technology is extremely difficult; the Bo Shi Society and the company have been researching it for countless years with only slight progress. But Ji Yuan, on the other hand, seems poised to achieve a major breakthrough, judging from his position with Ladio.

"However, it is very likely that Ji Yuan will deliberately keep this technology from the company."

“It’s alright, he’ll show it eventually as things get worse,” Topa said, shaking his head.

Ladio frowned: "You're not planning to deliberately lose and let the antimatter legions deal with civilians, are you? That kind of threat won't work on the Genius Club."

“I have no such intention. In fact, I want to guard against Ji Yuan doing such a thing.”

Topa shook his head.

Hearing her say that, Ladio nodded in satisfaction.

The ten people in the Stone Heart group each had different personalities. If the gold dust were here, they would have absolutely no psychological pressure in using the common people.

"I just don't know how well he's getting along with his employees right now."

Ladio thought with great interest.

Company employee camp.

"Hey bro, have a smoke."

Wearing armor and disguised as a human, Sand Gold offered a cigarette to an ordinary employee.

"Thank you, senior. This brand of cigarettes is a special supply for the company. Only senior employees like you can be rationed two packs a month. Unlike us, after working for so many years, we can barely make ends meet."

"I don't smoke anyway, so we'll all have to rely on your cooperation when we go on this mission. This time we're going to protect the lab of that legendary scientist from the Genius Club, so we lowly soldiers need to stick together to protect ourselves. Don't push yourselves too hard; the company's profits are the company's, why risk your lives for such a small amount each month?"

"Yes, senior."

Sand Gold chatted with the other employees, not much different from the kind of hard-working, lazy, and unambitious employees who were just slacking off at the company.

……

On the other side, Ji Yuan carefully protected these documents.

In fact, Ladio completely underestimated Ji Yuan.

My wisdom far exceeds your imagination.

System, process my achievement!

The complete imaginary number collapse pulse technique had already appeared in his mind when he finished reading these fragments.

[Your influence is so great that the company has provided you with the imaginary number collapse pulse technology, which they painstakingly replicated using a great deal of resources. The system rewards you with a complete model and experimental data of this technology, allowing you to directly invent and implement it.]

Ji Yuan had already seen the origin and power of this technology in the documents.

This technology was developed by Chadwick, the 79th member of the Genius Club, at the company's invitation. It has only been used once so far, and that single attack destroyed the advance teams of over a dozen antimatter legions, as well as three planets with D-class civilizations and their satellites.

Even a Commander would have a hard time delivering such an attack.

Once the company masters this technology, coupled with its countless resources, it will likely expand even faster.

The threat level of this technology is almost second only to the messenger manufacturing experiments developed by Ji Yuan and Ruan Mei.

Fortunately, Chadwick, who possessed the technology, never revealed it to the company despite any threats. Otherwise, the company would likely be expanding even more recklessly by now.

Ji Yuan held this club veteran in high esteem. Not only because of his skill, but also because of his hope for universal peace and his unwavering commitment to science. It's important to understand that he wasn't like Black Tower Ruan Mei, possessing immense destructive power; nor was he like Ji Yuan, backed by the Immortal Boat Alliance, where trouble was always averted.

He was just an ordinary person, yet he was able to do everything he was capable of.

Therefore, Ji Yuan didn't immediately tell Toppa about this technology when it appeared in his mind. Even now, facing the threat of the antimatter legion, it was the same.

"However, judging from the results, this technology will definitely be replicated by the company at any cost in the future. I have to do something."

Ji Yuan thought to himself.

And what he can do is very simple.

If only another force in this galaxy possessed this technology.

Moreover, it is a force that is completely unafraid of the Interstellar Peace Corporation.

Coincidentally, Ji Yuan actually did have one.