Chapter 60: Vast Knowledge, Western Ancient Castle

"Chuckle~"

"Hahahahaha... Xiaolun, it seems you have clearly realized the gap brought by different levels of brain development."

Hearing Ge Xiaolun's words, Lianfeng and Ryze could not help but laugh. Ryze clicked his tongue and sighed with a smile.

Having lived on Earth for many years, how could they not know the origin of Ge Xiaolun's quote?

After all, this quote clearly illustrated the cognitive gap between top geniuses and ordinary geniuses, and even more so between them and ordinary people.

"To put it as a joke, the gap in mental capacity between my current self and my past self is probably far greater than the gap between my past self and a dog's mental capacity," Ge Xiaolun chuckled self-deprecatingly.

A 36% brain development level was the limit for his Galaxy Power carrying the second-generation DeMartian royal brain-region genes, which might even be slightly more effective than Cheng Yaowen's own.

Although this was far from the angels' 45% brain development level, or the Tri-citizens who were close to the angels, it felt unimaginably comfortable for Ge Xiaolun right now and was temporarily more than enough.

Take the technological knowledge of the god-level civilization that Lianfeng gave him, for instance.

Although his past self had a foundation of knowledge at Earth's level—not to say he couldn't learn it entirely—it was always rather strenuous.

Even though he previously had the enhancement of the third-generation divine body, the computing power of the third-generation body could only serve as an auxiliary calculation. His former self was like an ordinary person carrying a super-intelligent computer around.

Although this super-intelligent computer could calculate problems according to his requests and quickly provide answers, it could not fundamentally enhance his own memory, thinking ability, and comprehension.

The problem-solving process and the answers were right there, but he might not necessarily understand them.

Even the efficiency of his brain's information input and reception for the Galaxy Power was limited by his brain's capacity.

And now, his memory, thinking ability, comprehension, and the speed at which his brain output and received information had all achieved unimaginable improvements.

Only now, with his brain and the third-generation divine body cooperating with each other, could the extreme value of the third-generation divine body's computing power be truly unleashed.

"It's a good thing I discovered this, otherwise, I'm afraid it would have taken me about a month just to learn this River of Gods coding," Ge Xiaolun said, the corners of his mouth curving up cozily as he swiped through the data on his tablet.

The dense data on the tablet changed rapidly as he swiped—a speed his former self simply could not have kept up with.

But for his current self, not only could he see it clearly, he could remember it the moment he saw it. Coupled with his original foundation in science and engineering, he could understand it with just a little thought.

He even had the confidence that, with his current brain and divine body enhancements, he could roughly master this not-so-difficult River of Gods coding technology in half a day.

Even for some technologies that he might not be able to learn quickly, as long as he had the technical data, he could let the Galaxy Power's AI system thoroughly digest it first, and then quickly provide a solution based on his general requirements.

Whereas his former self could hardly give even slightly complex requirements clearly and quickly to the Galaxy Power.

This was the change in his own level of mastery over the third-generation divine body.

"So, Xiaolun, do you have any other requests now? For instance, other knowledge?" Ryze looked at him with a smiling gaze at this moment.

Things having reached this point, he naturally understood that Ge Xiaolun probably wouldn't need his tutoring in the future—at least for technical knowledge that wasn't exceptionally difficult, as long as there was sufficient data, Ge Xiaolun could basically learn it by himself.

After all, he hadn't managed to teach the other person much in terms of technology.

And he didn't believe that once Ge Xiaolun gained stronger mental power, he would only use it to learn relatively basic knowledge like dark energy-driven programming languages.

"Hmm."

Hearing this, Ge Xiaolun immediately nodded, then looked at the two of them and said, "If possible, I hope to get as much comprehensive technical data as possible.

For instance, dark energy analysis programs, dark information encryption technology, wormhole technology, third-generation and above wormhole technology, super genetic engineering technology, divine body technology, weapon engineering technology knowledge.

Warship technology, dark matter computer technology, celestial computer technology, shield-type algorithms, void algorithms, and any other technical knowledge you can give me.

Of course, if you think some things are not suitable to teach me right now, we can discuss it. I'm not forcing it for the time being."

He made a series of requests unceremoniously and with a grand ambition.

This startled Ryze and Lianfeng, who were somewhat mentally prepared, leaving their expressions momentarily dazed.

"This..."

The two looked at each other in dismay, speechless for a moment.

Ge Xiaolun looked at them with a smile, neither urging nor rushing.

He wasn't in a hurry to catch Su Mali just yet. Going through such a huge detour to develop his brain first was certainly not just to learn River of Gods coding.

Learning more knowledge after developing his brain—especially first learning dark energy analysis programs similar to the Eye of Insight, as well as genetic engineering and weapon engineering knowledge—was indispensable for him to reasonably capture Su Mali and make the ultimate application of the materials on Su Mali's body.

As for other knowledge, whenever possible, he naturally wanted to get it as early as possible; there was no need to squeeze toothpaste, asking for whatever was lacking only when needed.

"Ahem... Xiaolun, you've scared your teacher somewhat."

After a long while, Ryze coughed a few times to ease his shock, then smiled bitterly.

To be honest, it wasn't that he hadn't expected Ge Xiaolun to take this opportunity to ask them for some technical data, or even ask for more for his own self-study.

Yet he never imagined that this kid wanted the whole package right off the bat!

"S-Xiaolun," Lianfeng also looked at Ge Xiaolun somewhat reluctantly. "Regarding this matter, I'm afraid I'll have to consult Chief Du's opinion."

Was it reasonable for Ge Xiaolun to ask them for knowledge and technology? Very reasonable.

After all, they were all on the same side, and the other party was the Galaxy Power.

But so much, and almost all of it... No matter what, this matter had exceeded her scope of authority.

"That's only natural. Please go ahead." Ge Xiaolun nodded matter-of-factly.

Soon, right in front of Ge Xiaolun, Lianfeng dialed Du Kaao's dark communication and stated his request.

Unsurprisingly, the other end fell into a long silence.

Clearly, even Du Kaao hadn't expected things to reach this step so quickly.

Long, a full few minutes of time.

So long that Ge Xiaolun almost guessed all of Du Kaao's worries and his complex mental journey.

So long that Ge Xiaolun felt Du Kaao must have reviewed the tragedy of the Deno War and a millennium of contemplation on the relationship between gods and civilizations.

However, a few minutes later, Lianfeng still nodded to Ge Xiaolun with a complex yet relieved smile: "Xiaolun, Chief Du has agreed to your request."

"Thank you." Ge Xiaolun looked at her earnestly.

Ryze, standing to the side, also watched this scene with eyes full of emotion; everything was implied without needing words.

"But Xiaolun," Lianfeng said with a helpless smile at this moment, "Chief Du still couldn't help but ask me to tell you one thing: from now on, we truly have no hidden cards left against you."

In other words, from now on, they had no binding force over Ge Xiaolun whatsoever.

After all, what Ge Xiaolun wanted was all their technical data.

And once Ge Xiaolun had other ideas, he could completely leave Earth with these technical data and set up his own faction elsewhere.

"I understand the logic behind this."

Ge Xiaolun looked at her earnestly. Although he was the Galaxy Power and could easily obtain these things—seemingly without needing to pay any price—it didn't mean he could ignore the value of this knowledge, nor did he ignore the trust and affection of Du Kaao and the others, nor could he ignore the responsibility represented by this trust.

After all, this was all the technical foundation of Du Kaao and the others.

"Besides, Sister Lianfeng, you shouldn't think of me as a Pixiu that only takes in without giving out," Ge Xiaolun said with another slight smile. "Perhaps in the future, I will obtain resources similar to the gluttonous beast Thor, or even if they're slightly inferior... I'm no miser."

Joining the Super Academy and acquiring the technical knowledge of the Super Academy, Du Kaao, and the others—this plan was now more than half completed.

And afterwards, it would naturally be his turn to give back.

Hearing his words, Lianfeng and Ryze felt their spirits lift considerably.

"That is naturally the result we all most like to see... Besides, we believe in your ability, Xiaolun." Lianfeng felt a sense of relief, her beautiful eyes filled with gratification.

What Ge Xiaolun expressed was naturally something they had felt too embarrassed to ask, but it was one of the main reasons for making such a decision.

After all, Ge Xiaolun was the Galaxy Power, and these technical data would eventually be given to him anyway.

To put it a bit inappropriately...

No matter how much they did, it all belonged to Ge Xiaolun.

And no matter how much Ge Xiaolun did, it all belonged to Ge Xiaolun.

Anyway, this was one of the main characteristics of the relationship between gods and civilizations.

"Heh heh, there's no need to daydream about good things like Thor."

At this moment, Ryze looked at Ge Xiaolun with a gratified expression of an elder and said, "However, with Xiaolun's ability, if you smash up some of the Gluttonous Tribe's large and small warships in the future—just like those previous Gluttonous combat boats and large mechs—getting some material resources for Earth shouldn't be too difficult."

Hearing this, Ge Xiaolun did not correct the other's perception. As for those previous Gluttonous large mechs and combat boats that he hadn't asked for at the time, he naturally knew they had been cleaned up by the Black Wall and used for scrap.

While synchronizing data with Lianfeng, he just smiled casually and said, "Teacher Rui shouldn't speak so absolutely either. How do you know that a good thing like Thor won't happen again?

I heard from Leona that Pan Zhen of Leiyang sold it to the Nether River again. I'm planning to go out for a spin these past two days to see if I can run into it again.

Besides, even if we can't run into it, what if there's something else?"

"Oh?"

Ryze didn't know about this turn of events and looked surprised upon hearing it: "If you put it that way, it really isn't impossible... But Xiaolun, you should also be a little careful. If Leona doesn't have time to accompany you, it's still somewhat dangerous for you alone. Remember to contact your teacher in time if anything happens."

He didn't question Ge Xiaolun's outing plan; after all, if Thor were to be released again, Ge Xiaolun couldn't be blamed for being tempted.

Hearing this, Ge Xiaolun nodded.

"Oh right, Lianfeng, by the way, give Xiaolun the information on some of the extraordinary forces and other friendly superpower warriors on Earth from our list, so he doesn't accidentally hurt our own people," Ryze suddenly remembered something else.

Lianfeng nodded and transmitted these data to Ge Xiaolun as well.

Ge Xiaolun's smile remained unchanged. He had deliberately laid the groundwork, not expecting Teacher Rui to help patch the loophole for him.

Because there was a vast amount of data, even with the capabilities of the third-generation divine body, it still took them three hours to finish transferring all the data Ge Xiaolun needed.

"No celestial computer technology and void algorithms?"

Ge Xiaolun wasn't particularly surprised in his heart, but on the surface, he looked at the two with slight astonishment.

"In the era of the Deno Galaxy, it hadn't evolved to the point of celestial computer technology. When there was a certain need, we also borrowed the River of Gods civilization's Clock Tower," Lianfeng explained rather helplessly. "And the current Clock Tower is kept by Death God Karl."

"As for void algorithms, aside from the ready-made Final Verdict residing inside your body, Xiaolun, we really don't have any others," she continued.

Due to the special nature of the Deno super-gene project and the characteristics of the source of the Galaxy Power, Du Kaao and she, who originated from諾星, truly didn't possess a single void algorithm.

Ge Xiaolun nodded in understanding, then looked at Ryze beside him.

"Your teacher here specializes in space-time algorithms." Ryze spread his hands helplessly.

"And Xiaolun, Teacher Rui is different from Chief Du and me," Lianfeng also explained. "What he is willing to give you is his own business, it's not as a matter of course as it is between us."

She looked at Ge Xiaolun with a profound gaze, hoping the other party would understand her meaning.

Ge Xiaolun nodded to show he understood. He was just confirming it; after all, if he hadn't recognized the difference between Ryze and Du Kaao and the others, he would have directly set his sights on Ryze's River of Gods human brain development level earlier.

"Then Teacher Rui, please forgive me for asking presumptuously, what has your brain development level reached?" But after thinking about it, he still asked anyway.

Hearing this, Ryze paused, then looked at him with a smile: "45.5%."

Ge Xiaolun nodded in understanding, then continued: "If I have the conditions in the future, would it be okay to trade things with you?"

"That would depend on what your conditions are, Xiaolun." Ryze still wore a smiling expression.

Mid-conversation, a few things were clearly tacitly understood by everyone.

After chatting and laughing for a while longer, the few of them each went their separate ways.

Ge Xiaolun still found the Xiongbinglian squad during their training, found a vacant spot near the group, and began studying the River of Gods coding and some of the newly acquired knowledge.

...

In the blink of an eye, two days later, which was also the second day of Ge Xiaolun's second outing.

Above an ancient castle in the west of Earth, Ge Xiaolun held Su Xiaoli's hand as they stood suspended in mid-air, watching the busy personnel activities below in the early morning.

"Wow! Brother Xiaolun, the guy down there is so bad! All the women he toyed with in a single night definitely won't live past a year under his genetic radiation!"

Watching the scene, Su Xiaoli suddenly frowned angrily.