105: Star Alliance Research Institute

Dawn Star Sector.

Located in the "Navigation Star System," one of the three core star systems of the Free Star Alliance, it is also one of the most heavily guarded sectors in the entire Star Alliance.

This is because the Star Alliance Supreme Research Institute is located here.

Some have jokingly remarked that even a stone picked up here might be a novel product containing some kind of trans-era technology.

At this moment, a specially designed spaceship was rapidly sailing toward the interior.

"It truly lives up to its reputation as the birthplace of Star Alliance technology..."

Zhang Huaiyuan looked around through the panoramic window of the command room, a flash of surprise appearing in his eyes.

He discovered that almost all the planets in this sector had been artificially transplanted and crafted, deliberately creating various different environments for experimentation.

Furthermore, the void on both sides of the flight path was filled with various hidden, powerful weapons.

High-efficiency antimatter annihilation cannons, particle beam cannons, gravitational distortion rifts...

If not for having received an invitation, even an S-Class Strongest would be blasted into powder in an instant if they intruded.

While observing silently, the spaceship soon approached the core of the Star Alliance Research Institute.

"This...!"

Zhang Huaiyuan's surprise grew even greater as he looked at everything before him.

It was actually a small black hole, and the Research Institute was located on a specific singularity of the black hole!

"So that's how it is... artificially 'feeding' a small black hole and utilizing the enormous energy generated by its evaporation to power this entire sector..."

Through True Sight, he quickly understood its general logic.

"I didn't expect Star Alliance technology to have reached such a level, being able to control natural disasters in the universe and turn them to their own use. I was just wondering how such a large artificial area could be maintained without consuming astronomical amounts of energy; so it relies on this method."

Zhang Huaiyuan was lost in thought.

This technology had some similarities to the knowledge contained within the "space-time well," a relic item he had previously obtained on Mawei Star.

"I didn't expect such a huge harvest before even entering."

A smile couldn't help but appear on his face.

The class advancement path for a Mechanical Armament Master has extremely high requirements for Energy Studies, and if this technology could be fully understood, it would also be of great help in researching the "space-time well" of third-level knowledge rules, significantly increasing his progress.

"About to enter the effective range of the miniature black hole. Senior Researcher Zhang Huaiyuan, please guide the flight according to the established route and do not deviate."

At this moment, a communication came from inside; clearly, the Research Institute's staff had discovered his spaceship.

"Oh well, I'll take a closer look later."

Zhang Huaiyuan withdrew his gaze with some regret and quietly waited for the spaceship to dock.

Soon, the roar of the engines ceased, and after a slight tremor, he opened the hatch and walked straight out.

"Greetings, Master Zhang Huaiyuan."

A beautiful woman was already waiting outside, and upon seeing him emerge, she immediately bowed respectfully.

"Hello."

Zhang Huaiyuan nodded politely.

"My name is Lia, and I am a student of vice president Stan. My teacher is busy with a research project and cannot get away, so he entrusted me with receiving you here."

The woman smiled and said: "This is your first time at the Research Institute, right? Do you need me to show you around to get familiar with things?"

"No need. Just take me directly to the data storage center and arrange a laboratory for me. By the way... do you have anything similar to 'Enlightenment'? Just send me a copy."

Zhang Huaiyuan pondered for a moment and said, not surprised.

These Researchers at the Supreme Research Institute would be busy with a single project for at least several months, so naturally, it was impossible for them to set aside time for a trivial matter like greeting someone.

"Very well, Master Zhang Huaiyuan."

The woman nodded slightly, took out two spheres, and tossed them to the ground; two miniature, unstable wormholes were instantly generated.

"Since you are in a hurry, we will use the fastest method. Pass through this one-time-use wormhole, and you will arrive at your destination."

As expected of staff at the Research Institute; they are truly sensible.

For many Researchers who suddenly experience a flash of inspiration, sometimes wasting one second less could mean the appearance of a trans-era invention.

Zhang Huaiyuan couldn't help but praise her inwardly and followed her in.

His vision dimmed slightly, and when it recovered, he had already arrived in a spacious hall.

Quite a few people were walking about inside.

They were either lost in thought with their heads down, arguing fiercely in groups of two or three while pointing at a line of equations, or hurrying away after looking up data on a terminal, completely immersed in their own worlds, not paying the slightest attention to the two people who had suddenly appeared.

"This is what a Researcher should look like."

Zhang Huaiyuan took a brief look, then withdrew his gaze and followed along.

"Master Zhang Huaiyuan, Laboratory Seven and Laboratory Nine are currently vacant. The equipment is the same. Which number do you prefer, or would you like to wait?"

Lia operated a light screen a few times, then turned around and asked with a smile.

As a student of Master Stan and having worked at the Research Institute for a long time, she naturally knew that some Researchers favored certain numbers, believing they would bring good luck.

"Let's go with Seven."

Zhang Huaiyuan said directly without hesitation.

"Mm..."

Lia quickly tapped a few times, took out a golden card, and placed it against the bottom of the light screen, then turned back and handed it over:

"All right, Master Zhang Huaiyuan. You can enter directly through the warp gate for Number Seven over there in a moment. In addition, this is a high-level access card; it has already been activated. You can use it to directly access the data you want to view on the laboratory terminal."

"Thank you, I appreciate your hard work."

A look of satisfaction flashed in Zhang Huaiyuan's eyes.

"You are welcome. It is my honor to serve a Master of your level."

Lia nodded in return and smiled: "I have left my contact information inside. If you have any other needs, you can contact me at any time."

"Mm."

Zhang Huaiyuan nodded, and after bidding her farewell again, he walked in the direction she had indicated.

"Tsk... to specifically build a stable warp gate for a single laboratory, they really are wealthy and ostentatious... uh..."

Zhang Huaiyuan, who had been marveling just a second ago, widened his eyes the moment he stepped through the warp gate.

"This is... a laboratory?"

He looked around; he couldn't see the end at a glance, and upon rough perception, it was almost the size of a small asteroid.

A pale blue light screen appeared before his eyes, and a mechanized voice sounded:

"Senior Researcher Zhang Huaiyuan, welcome to Laboratory Seven. Do you wish to enter God Mode?"

"God Mode? Enter."

In an instant, he felt infinite images rush into his eyes, his consciousness seemed to soar, and the entire layout of the laboratory became clearly presented in his mind.

Holographic workstations, quantum supercomputing arrays, biological cultivation centers... he could even warp directly to any location simply by locking onto it with his consciousness.

"So that's it... the entire area has been transformed into a stable regional-style warp system, allowing one to warp to any location inside at any time. This is quite convenient."

After understanding the layout, Zhang Huaiyuan teleported directly to the information integration center.

A burning look flashed in his eyes as he quickly searched for the knowledge he needed.

"Next, I need to settle down for a period of time, and with the help of the massive database here, master all the knowledge required for advancement to obtain true self-preservation power."