Astral Cockroach

For 5 Origin Stones, Banbu sold the methods of iron and copper smelting in a blast furnace. Words alone are not enough; practical proof is required, and other warriors must be taught.

It took three days to find the ore vein.

Practical application and teaching took one day.

What followed was very simple: scorpion, ground beetle, and tiger beetle warriors, skilled in digging, were responsible for mining.

The mantis tribe had a large number of warriors and were responsible for transporting ore, collecting firewood, and other tedious tasks.

In the entire Orchid Mountains, apart from Banbu, there was no other warrior with fire abilities, so he had to participate and help turn the firewood into charcoal.

Banbu's fire ability was not very good; he had to rest and replenish Origin Power after using it a few times, which seriously hindered iron smelting efficiency.

After half a month of busy work, the first batch of ten wind power station components was freshly produced.

A special square was built in the market to build nine of the wind power generators. Banbu helped arrange the circuits and Origin Crystals, and various robots were placed for warriors who came to trade to visit and try.

The "sweeping robot" was officially named "Cleaning Metal Beast."

Qinggou Mantis King organized a group of warriors, carrying a sample set of wind power station and sweeping robot equipment, and rushed to the Fire Ant Kingdom.

One was to promote new products.

The second was to invite several county princess-level Fire Ant Kingdom warriors to help make charcoal and smelt iron and copper.

… …

Spring is gradually getting stronger.

The insect warriors of this planet are still mainly engaged in farming.

Most of the warriors from other kingdoms left one after another, returning to their territories to busy themselves with farming.

Including the mantis tribe warriors, most of them also left in batches.

They will be busy until autumn, and after the territory is harvested, they will rush to the Orchid Mountains again. If there is work, they will work to earn some extra money. If there is no work, they can still freeload under the guise of research.

Banbu followed the Qinggou Mantis King's sales team, and after entering the Fire Ant Kingdom, he left the team and returned to Li Clan Peak alone.

… …

"Banbu is back!"

Hongdao and Hongmi, who were working in the rice fields at the foot of the mountain, discovered him from afar and used their mental power to shout, flapping their wings and rising into the air to greet him.

Seeing Banbu carrying a large bag of things, Hongmi excitedly asked, "Banbu, did you gain a lot this time?"

"It's okay." Banbu didn't feel like showing off his gains this time. In fact, the gains were not much. Compared to the income of the mantis tribe, he was just a coolie earning a few pennies of sweat and blood.

Landing on the mountain peak.

Hongmi rushed to take the spider silk bag, opened it, and took out a small snakeskin bag. Scanning it with mental power, he found only 13 Origin Stones.

Looking closely again, the spider silk bag was filled with electrical boxes, wires, and other things of little value.

Hongdao had been paying attention and asked disappointedly, "Banbu, why is there so little gain this time?"

"13 Origin Stones is still little? These were all earned by desperately working for the mantis tribe." Banbu said unhappily, flapping his wing membranes and driving them away, "Nothing else to do? Go down the mountain and work."

Putting the Origin Stones into the cave, he carried the other components down the mountain in a hurry to find Baba.

Banbu asked amiably, "Baba, is the spring wind still strong this year?"

On the mountain, the breeze was gentle, and the blades of the wind power station were turning weakly.

Baba had already figured out Banbu's personality and knew that he must have something to ask for her help, so she refused in advance, "No electricity!"

"… …" Banbu raised the spider silk bag, opened it, and said, "Baba, look, I have already obtained the most important components for building a thermal power station. I have also purchased a large batch of metal from the mantis tribe, which will be delivered in about a month and a half. There are also a large number of county princess-level warriors who have mastered metal abilities coming together, and they will soon be able to help build the thermal power station."

Baba asked puzzledly, "You shameless fellow, don't you have something important that you need my help with?"

"Hehe." Banbu smiled indifferently and said, "Baba, didn't I promise to build a thermal power station for you? I am a bug who keeps his promises."

"Don't block my sunlight!" Baba said impatiently, "I know you have something to say, stop beating around the bush and just say it."

"… …" Banbu sorted out his words and said seriously, "When I was a human warrior, I occasionally heard that the Luan-K704 cargo ship also escorted a cargo more precious than the Overlord Realm metal core?"

Baba was silent.

"Baba?" Banbu tentatively called.

Baba said, "That is a federal top secret. Which bastard is tired of living? Spreading rumors everywhere?"

Banbu smiled and said, "Which one who can board the Luan-K704 cargo ship doesn't have family support behind them? It's normal to get some secret information, isn't it?"

"Humph!" Baba snorted coldly and said contemptuously, "A bunch of cowards who dare not go to the battlefield!"

"Uh… hehe." Banbu asked patiently, "Baba, I heard that that thing is personally kept by Major General Fielin? What exactly is it? What does it look like? Is it big? Is it kept close to the body?"

Baba was silent. After a long time, she said, "That thing is called 'Heart of Origin', plundered after the destruction of the Kapas metal civilization. We interrogated the captives of their tribe, and even used soul-capturing techniques to grab their souls, intercept fragments of memory, and integrate information… The Heart of Origin has always existed since the birth of the Kapas metal life race. They themselves don't know where the thing came from."

Banbu didn't care about the origin of the thing and asked, "Baba, what is the use of the Heart of Origin?"

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"It has no practical use." Baba said, adding, "Its shape and size are similar to a metal core, and it has special supernatural patterns that cannot be explained by human technology and martial arts knowledge."

Hearing that it had no practical use, the enthusiasm in Banbu's heart suddenly cooled down by nine points, and he said casually, "Is it a metal material? Then it should be a metal core that has cultivated special supernatural powers, right?"

"No. It's not that simple." Baba said, "Unknown material, confirmed not a metal core, a bit like a product of technological civilization…"

Hearing that it was a product of technological civilization, Banbu lost all interest and didn't want to ask any more questions.

In his current state, it is difficult to build a thermal power station, and the basic industry of even Tier 1 low-end technology is not comprehensive and there is no hope of developing comprehensively. High-end technology? He can't handle it at all.

Baba was very satisfied with Banbu's disappointed appearance, and deliberately paused for a while before continuing, asking, "Banbu, do you know what level humans classify the Overlord Realm metal core as?"

Banbu said, "The quality rating is the highest SSS level, or it is called a Tier 7 core material, corresponding to the core technology of Tier 7 technological civilization."

Baba asked, "What about one level higher?"

Banbu said, "Seven plus one equals eight, a height of civilization that humans have not yet set foot in, and there is no such thing in the universe…"

Seeing that Banbu's interest had been aroused, Baba deliberately paused again.

Banbu took the initiative to ask, "Baba, what's so special about this thing?"

Baba said, "It has no other use. It can consume energy and generate Origin Power… Because it is in a 'dead' state, the rate is extremely slow, so slow that mental power cannot detect it. It needs to be detected with high-sensitivity instruments."

Banbu's mind moved and he said, "That is the same as an Overlord Realm metal core that has exhausted its energy? It absorbs natural energy and natural Origin Power, and the supernatural patterns are instinctively exerting extremely subtle effects."

"That's pretty much what it means." Baba praised, "Banbu, you are quite smart."

Banbu said, "According to legend, technological civilization surpasses Tier 7; or martial arts civilization, gene evolution surpasses the Overlord Realm… That is… God-level?"

"It should probably be considered 'God-level'. 'God' is just a name defined by ignorant wisdom." Baba said, "Humans don't believe that there is a so-called omnipotent 'God' in the universe. If there is, humans can also reach that height. Humans are more accustomed to naming it Tier 8 civilization."

"The Heart of Origin is judged to be a product of Tier 8 civilization. It is likely to be left over from a destroyed Tier 8 technological civilization. There is a small probability that it is the life core left over from a life form that surpasses the Overlord Realm."

"The higher the level of technology, the greater the gap between each level. At that time, there was no complete scientific research equipment on the front line battlefield, so before the Luan-K704 ship had an accident, it was only a preliminary judgment and there was no definite result."

"Oh? Those Overlord Realm powerhouses and the scientists accompanying the army couldn't do it?" Banbu's interest was completely aroused and he asked:

"Major General Fielin's living quarters are on the second basement level of the living area? Corresponding to the energy cabin? I remember there is also an emergency escape pod next to it."

Baba said, "This is also a military secret. Randomly inquiring about secrets is enough to be sentenced to death."

"If you really take it seriously, how many soldiers on the Luan-K704 ship wouldn't be sentenced to death?" Banbu didn't care, waving his antennae and saying, "I stole federal secrets. Come and arrest me if you have the ability?"

"If you have the ability, stay in this world and never go out." Baba said angrily, and then worriedly said, "This insect race is too strong. Humans are not opponents yet."

"You are not a human, why do you care about this?" Banbu thought for a while and said seriously, "Later, if there is a chance, I will go to Major General Fielin's luxurious cabin to take a look. Baba, do you know if there is anything particularly valuable hidden in her room?

Banbu emphasized, "If there is anything usable on this planet, let's go and bring it back."

"No!" Baba said angrily, and then sneered, "Fielin's living cabin is powered by the energy system of the cold storage. Since the cold storage is still running, the defense weapon system in her cabin must be in normal operation. Banbu, with your current strength, you will die if you get close!"

"… …" Banbu's thoughts turned and he said amiably, "Baba, you are Major General Fielin's own daughter. You can come and go freely, right? Haven't you always wanted to fill up the electricity? After you finish dealing with the affairs of the territory, in early April, I will take you there together."