Zhao Chen was greatly surprised.

He never expected that the Holy Elf Empire had actually figured out this technology beforehand.

The depth of this technology can be said to have reached the T7 technology level.

If it could be used as a weapon, that would be even more incredible.

It's on the same level as the Dark Legion fleet technology that can constantly resurrect.

If you don't like a certain interstellar civilization, use this blocking technology to trap its technology at this level forever.

At the same time, this actually protects it from being coveted by the order.

Although the underlying principle cannot be explained, the fact that it can do this is indeed a remarkable function.

"So, you used this technology on yourselves?"

"And it's irreversible?" Zhao Chen guessed the final outcome.

The Flame Elf King nodded and said in a deep voice, "Yes, at the beginning, there were quite a few high-ranking officials who debated this matter."

It is said that the High Council of our Holy Elf Empire held thirty meetings on this matter.

They even directly overthrew a pro-war Elf King at the time.

Privately, some internal conflicts also broke out.

Ultimately, the majority still advocated escapism, because years of fighting against order had left many people with only fear and confusion in their hearts.

Now we have such a great opportunity to tell them that they don't have to fight against the order or worry about extinction.

This was undoubtedly a lifeline for them.

If anyone stands in their way at this moment, they will not hesitate to tear them to pieces.

Zhao Chen could almost picture the scene of that internal strife before his eyes; it was entirely conceivable.

The clash of two ideas, coupled with long-suppressed resentment.

Even if you are the Elf King, even if you are from the Elf King's family, you will still face retaliation from these extremists.

"You can probably guess what happened next."

The High Council and the Elf Kings of that time initiated this plan to live in seclusion.

Since then, all projects related to the development of T7 technology within the Holy Elf Empire universe have been unable to proceed normally and have yielded no further results.

Initially, many project teams and research institutes were trying to make breakthroughs, but after a long period of investment of large sums of money, there was no output at all.

This led the High Council and the Elf King to eventually abandon the development of T7 technological civilization, content with the status quo and no longer seeking T7 technological advancement.

This led to the Holy Elf Empire, which has been in the T6 technological civilization ever since.

"That being that devours civilizations..."

The Flame Elf King continued, "The emergence of the Devouring Civilization came later."

I don't know if this was the original arrangement of the order, or if it was because they discovered our disappearance.

Order fostered a devouring civilization, which then used it to attack and devour the surrounding interstellar universe.

Our protective aura only works on order as a spiritual entity.

Even a civilization that devours others can still discover us and launch an attack.

We've also clashed a few times.

However, it is estimated that the Devouring Civilization also realized that at that time they were completely incapable of devouring us, and at the same time we were incapable of destroying the Devouring Civilization.

Furthermore, our Holy Elf Empire is already rife with war-weariness, with opposition to war everywhere, let alone the idea of ​​actively attacking the universes of other interstellar civilizations.

This led to the matter being shelved.

Later, we watched helplessly as the surrounding interstellar civilizations and universes were gradually devoured by the devouring civilization, which has now developed to its current state.

Raising a tiger will only bring trouble.

The word came to Zhao Chen's mind.

If it were me, upon discovering this potential enemy, I would eliminate it at all costs immediately.

But consider the system of the Holy Elf Empire, coupled with the lingering war-weariness and hedonism.

This has resulted in the Holy Elf Empire no longer being the powerful entity it once was, waving the banner of peace and capable of interfering in the affairs of other interstellar civilizations.

"Then is there no way to turn off this protective aura?" Zhao Chen asked curiously.

The Flame Elf Queen shook her head and sighed: "In fact, the pro-war faction has always existed in the Holy Elf Empire over the years."

At the same time, they are also looking for ways to shut down the protective aura.

But the protective aura seems... impossible to turn off.

Unless... unless the World Tree that powers the Aura of Sanctuary is destroyed.

But that is absolutely unacceptable to our Holy Elf Empire.

Even we, the pro-war faction, would not allow such a thing to happen!

Destroy the World Tree.

This is indeed quite difficult, especially for the elves.

Moreover, the World Tree is not just a belief for the Holy Elf Empire; it also represents the Holy Elf Empire's top power.

The raw materials and energy produced by the World Tree are crucial factors in maintaining the strength of the Holy Elf Empire.

Once the World Tree is gone, the Holy Elf Empire will have essentially cut off its own arms.

Therefore, even the Flame Elf King would not do such a thing.

“If it’s just the Holy Elf Empire that’s restricted... what about conducting research in other interstellar universes?” Zhao Chen thought of a solution.

The Flame Elf King raised his head and looked at Zhao Chen.

There was no surprise in his eyes, but rather a sense of composure.

"Did you actually have this arrangement planned all along?" Zhao Chen realized something and looked at the Flame Elf King.

How could these high elves not have thought of such a simple way to bypass the shackles of the protective aura?

"Yes, this is a secret plan we've been carrying out."

In fact, the Elf Kings were all aware of this, and the High Council had tacitly approved it.

We have several research institutes in other interstellar universes where we conduct research on T7 technology.

However, conducting technological research in someone else's interstellar universe is completely restrictive, especially considering the supply of raw materials and other necessary resources.

This makes the research very, very slow, making it difficult to develop T7-level technology in a short period of time. The Flame Elf King shrugged helplessly.

Zhao Chen nodded. Conducting this research on someone else's turf is like making someone who is comfortable with their hands and feet walk—it's difficult and slow.

Zhao Chen squinted and looked the Flame Elf King up and down: "You're willing to tell me all this now, so you must have your own plans in mind, right?"

The Flame Elf King's eyes gleamed: "I can find a way to persuade the High Council to provide you with the interstellar exploration technology you need. I can even share the approximate coordinates and information about those interstellar universes with you."

But we also need to cooperate in this area.

"You also want to expand your territory," Zhao Chen said with a light laugh.

The Elven race, which claims to be peaceful, is actually thinking about expanding outwards, which completely contradicts their original principles.

"That's one way to put it, but we don't want those territories; we just want a better research environment."

"This will allow us to develop better technologies more easily and quickly," said the Flame Elf King.

Zhao Chen understood the Flame Elf King's thoughts.

An interstellar research institute under the rule of another interstellar civilization is ultimately less efficient than one under the control of its own allies and granted certain privileges.

"At the same time, our scientific and technological research can also deepen cooperation in this area," the Flame Elf King said with a smile.

"Would your High Council agree?" Zhao Chen asked, squinting.

“Those aren’t all properties of the Holy Elf Empire,” the Flame Elf King blurted out.

Zhao Chen suddenly realized.

"So, you're working with me."

"It's you pro-war faction, not those people." Zhao Chen looked at the Flame Elf King.

The Flame Elf King offered no explanation.

At this point, no further explanation is needed; everyone understands what we're after.

Okay, I promise you.

Regardless of how I obtain control of an interstellar universe, I will grant you a special zone. Within this zone, your interstellar research institute will have the highest authority to conduct relevant technological research.

We can also provide some assistance if needed.

"In addition, we can establish an interstellar research institute that we cooperate on," Zhao Chen promised.

The Flame Elf King nodded in satisfaction, then said, "But we need the agreement of those high elf councilors, and also those elf kings."

You still need to offer them some incentives.

The Flame Elf King looked at Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen smiled slightly: "I will provide you with some of the technology related to the Supernova Ultimate Bomb."

"It's a pleasure to cooperate with you," the Flame Elf King said with a smile.

"It's a pleasure to cooperate with you." Zhao Chen nodded.

This meeting has now come to an end.

Both Zhao Chen and the Flame Elf King gained something.

As for the final deal, the Flame Elf King didn't ask for much, and Zhao Chen didn't offer much either.

It's just a part of the technology behind the Supernova Ultimate Bomb.

The Flame Elf Queen did not ask for it because she knew very well that what they had given the Dragon Emperor was not enough to make him reveal all the technological details of the Supernova Ultimate Bomb.

Zhao Chen entrusted this part of the technology to the Holy Elf Empire because he clearly understood its significance.

It will take time for the Holy Elf Empire to fully master this technology.

However, it will take a considerable amount of time to apply this technology in actual combat.

This is only part of it.

It would take researchers in the Holy Elf Empire decades to fully understand and master this knowledge.

For these long-lived elves, a few decades is nothing.

But for Zhao Chen and the Xiaolong Empire, several decades is already a considerable amount of time that can be bought.

These decades are enough time for Zhao {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} Chen and the Xiaolong Empire to do a lot!

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