612: To be continued tomorrow

The description of the device's functions was even more shocking.

The data clearly stated that the device required no direct contact with the target to directionally emit a special high-frequency subconscious wave, with an effective coverage range of up to a hundred miles.

This wave could easily penetrate conventional energy barriers and physical obstructions, acting directly on the deep consciousness of all intelligent beings within range.

Even more terrifyingly, its intervention process was extremely covert; those affected would not realize their own thoughts were being changed at all, mistakenly believing those guided ideas originated naturally from themselves.

Moreover, the duration of the wave's effect was positively correlated with the depth of thought tampering; the longer it acted, the more thorough the changes to the target's cognition, judgment, and even behavioral logic, ultimately achieving deep-rooted and irreversible effects.

Li Yang's fingertips continued to swipe, and the subsequent entries made him click his tongue in secret amazement.

The list also included "Thought-Guiding Sustained-Release Agent," a potion soluble in air and water that slowly released consciousness-guiding factors.

"Sonic Hypnotic Resonator," which used specific frequencies of sonic resonance to quickly plunge targets into a state of deep hypnosis to then receive commands.

"Cognitive Anchoring Chip," which could be implanted into a target's body to continuously reinforce specific cognitions and solidify thought patterns through weak energy.

There were also "Memory Overwrite Spray," "Emotion Manipulation Gel," and a series of similar items.

The core functions of these items, without exception, revolved around subconscious subtle influence, forced hypnosis, and deep brainwashing; the technical principles of each were shockingly precise, and every item was clearly marked with the red label of "Empire Special Class Contraband."

Li Yang slowly closed the data tablet, his brows furrowing tightly without him realizing it.

His eyes held a hint of gravity and reflection; the power of these items was too terrifying, far exceeding the destructiveness of conventional weapons.

Conventional weapons harm people tangibly, but these things can silently control hearts and distort cognition, ranging from influencing individual decisions to overturning the order of a planet or a Star Domain; if they fell into the hands of those with ulterior motives or the ambitious, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"No wonder the Empire imposed such strict comprehensive bans on these things."

Li Yang sighed softly, a trace of imperceptible lingering fear in his voice.

"If these things weren't completely banned and were allowed to circulate in the market to be exploited by those with motives, the entire Empire would truly never know peace again."

Fortunately, his rank was high enough to purchase and deploy these things; otherwise, ordinary officials wouldn't be able to buy or use them.

Li Yang immediately brought up the encrypted communication channel and dialed He Dong's contact signal.

"Division Commander Li, what are your orders?"

He Dong, far away in the Cultivation World, answered almost instantly.

"He Dong, I've prepared a batch of new things here."

Li Yang's voice came through the communicator, clear and steady.

"They are devices and items regarding subconscious subtle influence. I've looked at your plan; since those Cultivators are so obsessed with longevity and power, why not change the approach? Let them recognize the Empire from the root and become our people from the bottom of their hearts. I imagine these devices should be useful."

"Yes, Commander. Your method is indeed excellent; I will find a way to try it."

He Dong's response was crisp and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

He instantly understood Li Yang's meaning: this was to dismantle the other party's cognitive barriers through subtle influence, making them the Empire's people from the root. Anyway, they weren't Imperial Citizens yet, so using these devices on them wasn't illegal.

As for after they become Imperial Citizens... I used them before you became one, so it's still not illegal.

"Arrange for a starship to temporarily withdraw from that world now and stand by at a secure coordinate."

Li Yang added.

"I will send the items to you via the teleportation device."

"Understood! Dispatching a frigate to break from the formation now!"

He Dong was very clear on the principles of the teleportation device.

The efficiency of teleporting small materials over short distances was extremely high, but once it crossed Star Domains, energy consumption would increase exponentially.

Teleporting energy blocks was a purely losing business, as the input energy was far more than what was delivered, but it was perfect for sending these devices—lightweight and important, worth the energy expenditure.

After the communication was cut, He Dong immediately gave the order.

"Dispatch a frigate to leave the current world immediately and proceed to the designated coordinates to prepare for receiving teleported supplies from Division Headquarters!"

At the console, an indicator light suddenly lit up, and a command was swiftly sent to the formation's flank.

Soon, a silver-gray frigate slowly sailed away from the formation, flying toward the direction away from the Cultivation World's atmosphere, where the spatial wall connecting the two worlds was... In the deep and boundless starry sky, the silver-gray Imperial starship, enveloped in fine stardust, slowly emerged from within the spatial wall and came to a steady halt at the designated coordinate point.

Behind the Asteroid Belt several light-years away, within the command cabins of several starships hidden behind stealth shields, the atmosphere suddenly grew solemn.

The Division Commander sent to assist as backup stared intently at the light screen, his tone carrying a hint of alarm.

"What's going on? Has something gone wrong with the Nineteenth Division inside?"

Another Division Commander beside him narrowed his eyes, studying the steady trajectory of the starship on the screen, and slowly shook his head.

"Doesn't look like it; their energy signals are very stable, and there are no signs of combat. Let's stay put for now and continue observing. If a mistake really occurs, we will reinforce them immediately."

The starships of the two divisions had already been lying in wait here for many days, their weapon Systems fully charged, engines on standby, and all officers and soldiers waiting in full battle array, just waiting for the order to rush into the Star Domain connecting to the Cultivation World to support the Nineteenth Division.

On the other side, inside the teleportation room of the Division Headquarters station, Li Yang stared at the pulsing signal indicators on the console. Once the message "starship has arrived at designated coordinates" came through, he immediately ordered in a low voice.

"Initiate teleportation sequence, transmit all supplies!"

As the command was issued, the core of the teleportation device erupted with dazzling blue light, and dense beams of energy wove into a net, completely enveloping the mountain of subconscious conditioning devices.

The patterns on the devices' surfaces resonated with the energy net, emitting a faint hum, and in the next second, they turned into streaks of light, vanishing from the teleportation platform.

At the same time, inside the receiving bay of the starship on the other end, a pale blue light suddenly flared, and batches of devices appeared neatly on the platform.

The captain quickly finished the inventory and immediately ordered the return trip.

The ship's hull slowly entered the spatial wall, and as the ripples dissipated, the starship's silhouette completely vanished into the Void Realm.

Inside the command cabin behind the Asteroid Belt, the two Division Commanders breathed a sigh of relief as they watched the starship's trajectory disappear from the screen.

"It's gone back. It looks like it was sent out specifically to receive teleported supplies."

"In that case, the Nineteenth Division's mission progress is going fairly smoothly."

"Maintain stealth status and closely monitor movements in the spatial passage."

"Yes!"

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