Star Odyssey

An android manufactured by humans that could display the power of an Enlighter sounded like a fantasy! 

“Then what materials would you need to build a control core that can contain an Explorer’s energy?” Lu Yin asked. 

“The universe has very clear metrics regarding material properties, and the crystal scale is used as the basic unit of measurement.
This system is based on us cultivators’ power level.
For basic materials, their highest crystal scale is defined as 100, so anything rated above 100 can withstand a cultivator’s attack.
For example, a material with a crystal scale between 101 to 1,000, which matches up to a Seeker’s power level, can withstand a Seeker’s attacks.
The sturdiest materials that the Great Yu Empire can produce at present only have 7,000 on the crystal scale,” Ban Jiu said. 

“What’s the crystal scale of the materials that are used to manufacture radiant-grade Auroras?” Lu Yin asked.

“In theory, a radiant-grade Aurora can resist a Cruiser’s attacks, so its materials are at least graded over 50,000 on the crystal scale,” Ban Jiu replied. 

“Our Great Yu Empire doesn’t have any such sturdy materials?” Lu Yin frowned.

Ban Jiu bitterly replied, “Even throughout the entire Frostwave Weave, the sturdiest material only reaches about 10,000 on the crystal scale, and they are extremely rare.
We wouldn’t be able to manufacture very many Explorer grade androids, so it wouldn’t be worth it.
The Grandtop Weave has materials that are rated above 30,000, but its quantities are similarly very low.” 

“Aside from the material’s hardness, the upper limit of the control core’s energy is also determined by its toughness is also important.
Thus, the ideal material is something like Spiritual Thread.
The other components of the androids don’t have as extreme requirements, but they can’t be too low grade either.
Otherwise, the androids wouldn ’t be able to withstand any external forces.
Also…” Ban Jiu gave a full speech.
In a nutshell, his team needed materials and money. 

Lu Yin was speechless.
He needed money as well, so who should they approach for funding?

“What about polarium essence?” Lu Yin asked.

Ban Jiu quickly answered, “Polarium essence is not suitable for manufacturing control cores, but it can certainly be used to make android bodies.
It’s precisely because of the polarium essence that your subject is confident in being able to manufacture androids that are stronger than Explorers.
Anything else that we have access to is not capable of withstanding the necessary forces. 

“Your Highness, if we gain the suitable materials, your subject is confident of building an undefeatable army of androids.” 

Lu Yin considered this idea.
“Give me a list of all the materials that you will need, but remove everything that Frostwave Weave or Grandtop Weave can provide.
I will find a way to get you the rest.” 

“Thank you, Your Highness.” Ban Jiu was delighted at this news. 

Lu Yin muttered to himself, as he indeed needed to upgrade the Great Yu Empire’s strength.
The stronger the empire became, the more resources it could obtain, which in turn would allow it to become stronger yet again.
This was a virtuous cycle, and it was clear to Lu Yin that he had to invest in the Great Yu Empire during these early stages if he wanted to enjoy the fruits of his efforts in the future.
He could not fight and roam his way about the universe by himself, as that would make him no different from an independent cultivator. 

An unbeatable troop of androids was one such alluring possibility.
He did not need too many androids—just enough Explorer grade androids so that he could replace all of the Thirteen Imperial Squadrons.
At that point, he would be able to maintain effortless control of the entire Great Yu Empire and then slowly spread out from there. 

Lu Yin activated his gadget and contacted the tempting Madam Nalan, and she soon appeared on his screen.
He saw that she was wrapped in a white bathrobe, revealing a figure that could cause most people to spit out blood.
Most of her fair complexion and lovely skin was exposed, and she was illuminated by a soft radiance that came from beyond the scope of the screen.
The sight nearly caused Lu Yin’s heart to skip a beat. 

“Your Highness, what’s the matter?” She beamed at Lu Yin as she dried her hair. 

Lu Yin felt embarrassed.
“Did you just finish bathing? I’ll contact you later.” 

“Haha, there’s no need.
Please just speak your mind, Your Highness.” She smiled at him. 

Lu Yin coughed and rubbed his nose.
He sent Madam Nalan a list of the materials that Ban Jiu had given him.
“Whatever you can find of these materials, I’ll buy from you.” 

She glanced over the list.
“We can obtain most of these materials, but some will be fairly difficult, especially the materials that are over 30,000 on the crystal scale.
Our Nalan family doesn’t have many of those materials, nor of Spiritual Thread for that matter.
That is not an average material, and it’s primarily used to protect sourceboxes.
Thus, it can be considered as a controlled substance.” 

“I won’t push the issue of the Spiritual Thread, but what about the other materials?” Lu Yin asked.

She answered, “Some aren’t too expensive, but they come from the western weaves.
You must know that the west is currently a little hard to access.” 

“Could you sort through this list and let me know which you can gather? We’ll think of some way to get the remaining materials after that.” Lu Yin kneaded his temples. 

She replied, “Your Highness, you don’t have to buy materials that have a hardness exceeding 30,000 on the crystal scale.
Lars Weave already has such materials, so you can just ask the Six-Fingered Tribe for them.
After all, they are already your ally, and the integration of various resources is one of the purposes behind the alliance contract.” 

Lu Yin grew pleased.
“Lars Weave already has some? Awesome.”

She smiled and then ended the call. 

Lu Yin shifted his gaze.
The alliance was already starting to demonstrate certain benefits.
The integration of resources was precisely to achieve this effect.
If he could pool together all of the Outerverse’s resources, then he would be able to obtain whatever materials he needed and could stop worrying about such things. 

The matter concerning the Lars Weave was handed over to En Ya while the Nalan family prepared to gather another part of the materials that Lu Yin required.
Many of the remaining materials on the list that Ban Jiu had given Lu Yin were only available in the western weaves, but such materials were not too rare.
The number of androids that they intended to produce was not very high, so they did not need too much.
Lu Yin had investigated the uses of the required materials, and he found that they were mostly used to manufacture certain types of firearms. 

Lu Yin ordered these sorts of firearms to be sent to King Zishan ’s palace, as he wanted to disassemble them.
According to his estimates, disassembling one batch of firearms would yield enough materials to manufacture about a hundred androids.
He had some people send him several batches, and he soon tore apart nearly a fleet’s worth of firearms.
In the end, he had acquired enough materials to manufacture 1,000 androids, and he only planned on stopping when he reached that amount.