Chapter 2749: Crowdfunding the Ultimate Star Weapon!
At this moment, Yang Jian got excited, constantly winking at Jiangnan!
With this opportunity, why hesitate? Just go for it?
But Jiangnan still looked troubled.
(︶～︶;) "But having resources alone isn't enough, right? We also need top-tier technological manufacturing industries. The Ultimate Star Weapon isn't just piled together from resources out of thin air."
"You all know how the Silicon-based technological manufacturing was built. How long did it take to set up?"
"Even if we don't necessarily have to reach their level, we at least need to be somewhat comparable, right?"
"There are too many difficulties, this..."
Manti couldn't sit still either:
(งᵒ̌益ᵒ̌)ง "No technological manufacturing foundation? Then build it! Don't tell me Ai Jiang's terminal doesn't have those technologies, all just castles in the air!"
"Most problems in this world can be solved with money! And if money can't solve them, then there definitely isn't enough money!"
Bannimei urged:
꒰⸝⸝･ˇдˇ･⸝⸝꒱ "Building an industrial foundation, can that possibly cost more than building the Ultimate Star Weapon?"
"Are you looking down on the heritage of our great races?"
Noah slammed the table:
(〝▼皿▼)シ┳━┳ "Build! We must build! If we hesitate at the first sign of difficulty, how can we stand firm in the Starry Sky World and strive for the top?"
"Isn't it just resources? We'll contribute... huh?"
Noah hadn't even finished speaking when he suddenly froze!
=͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇) Damn, something feels off here?
How did it end up with us starting to pay?
And even eagerly paying at that?
A sly smirk of triumph appeared on Jiangnan's face:
(〃ิヮิ) "Everyone? Do you all really agree to crowdfunding the Ultimate Star Weapon? The resources that need to be burned are not exactly small!"
Noah's face darkened. Jiangnan the schemer! Even your hair strands are probably hollow, aren't they?
Yet whether it was the great races or the small races, they all nodded in agreement. Even knowing it was a trap, they had to jump in with their eyes closed!
There wasn't a single racial leader who didn't understand the importance of having ceiling-level deterrent force!
They were all nodding, but their hearts were dripping blood!
Jiangnan grinned widely:
(σ՞ヮ՞)σ "You all agreed to this yourselves, I didn't force you. Since everyone is so united in purpose, the manufacturing and production of the Ultimate Star Weapon can be put on the agenda!"
Then Jiangnan changed his tone:
"But rest assured, everyone. You've all seen something of what kind of person I am during this Sequence Offensive and Defensive Battle."
"When dealing with enemies, no matter how ruthless I am, it's never too much. But when it comes to my own people, I never hold back either!"
"At the end of the day, humans are holding this hot potato of Ai Jiang's terminal, inviting the greed of the Silicon-based. All member races of the Carbon Alliance have been dragged into it by humans, sharing the risk together. I do feel a bit guilty about that."
"I can't just enjoy the benefits of the terminal alone while making everyone share the risk. That's not righteous!"
Hearing this, Noah and the others were all a bit stunned. What was Jiangnan up to?
Jiangnan's expression turned serious:
(◦͡°◠͡°) "So... I've decided that the Ultimate Star Weapon produced through crowdfunding resources will be a common asset of all Carbon Alliance member races!"
"Any member race has the right to apply to mobilize the Ultimate Star Weapon for reasonable deterrence, as long as the application is approved by the other Carbon Alliance races!"
"Also, this Ultimate Star Weapon is absolutely not allowed to be used against members of this alliance!"
As soon as these words were spoken, all the racial leaders in the venue were stunned for a moment, then their faces flushed red with surging blood!
They raised their arms and cheered, letting out bursts of cheers!
٩(๑•̀ヮ•́๑)۶ "Hahaha! Nan Shen is awesome! This is so awesome!"
٩(*´︶`*)۶ "Alliance Leader Jiang is righteous! Damn, that's too righteous! Crowdfund! Crowdfund now!"
Noah clenched his fist:
(੭͡°ʖ̫͡°)੭ "I fucking love you!"
It could be said that this decision by Jiangnan gave every member of the Carbon Alliance more confidence!
Some races didn't have a Star Devourer at home. Once the Ultimate Star Weapon was built, it would be equivalent to having a ceiling-level deterrent force at home, right?
Although the quantity couldn't be too much, whoever needed it could mobilize it. Giant God Soldiers, Calamity Scepters, all could be mobilized!
They never expected Jiangnan to make such a decision!
With this, all Carbon Alliance members could enjoy the protection of the Ultimate Star Weapon!
They were willing to pay and bleed for it, okay?
Jiangnan wasn't being impulsive; he had already planned this in his mind.
If the Ultimate Star Weapon was really built through crowdfunding, but humans held it tightly in their hands, other races would inevitably have some grudges and feel uneasy.
Who knows whether the humans with the Ultimate Star Weapon would be a protective umbrella or another evil dragon?
With the great battle ahead, the more united the Carbon Alliance, the greater the power they could unleash.
So he offered it as a public asset. Besides, there was no fear of it being misused, as any race's mobilization required application and approval.
Moreover, by doing this, humans weren't losing out either. At the very least, the technological industrial foundation would be boosted directly by this wave, gaining the ability to manufacture Star Devourer-level weapons. This was all free from crowdfunding!
It also allowed them to combine everyone's strength to build the Ultimate Star Weapon as quickly as possible, increasing racial deterrence.
And there was no fear of them learning the technology to build the Ultimate Star Weapon.
For someone like Jiangnan, who had eight hundred heart holes, how could he possibly do a losing deal?
Jiangnan grinned:
(˵¯͒ヮ¯͒˵) "This is just the beginning. So then, Ai Jiang, list out the resources needed to build the technological manufacturing industry and manufacture the Ultimate Star Weapon!"
"Let everyone see and have an idea."
The next moment, a series of resource lists were displayed. The list was longer than a star's diameter!
And there was more than one page...
The venue instantly fell silent. Everyone sucked in cold air, so much so that they turned the venue into a vacuum!
Noah plopped down on his chair, muttering:
Σ(°△°|||) "Damn... suddenly I don't love you that much anymore..."
"This... this is fucking life-threatening, isn't it?"
Jiangnan rolled his eyes:
(꒪ͦ～꒪ͦ〃) "What did you think? The Ultimate Star Weapon! It can kill a Star Devourer in one hit! Ceiling-level divine power!"
"Even for the Silicon-based, the Ultimate Star Weapon can't be built casually, and their stock can't be much. Each one consumes an astronomical amount of resources!"
Chong Qianjin gritted her teeth: "We have to build it! The Ultimate Star Weapon is a must-have!"
Although every race was in so much pain they could barely breathe, when they thought about having a backbone that could stand firm once they owned the Ultimate Star Weapon...
They gritted their teeth and endured.
Afterwards, Ai Jiang would calculate the specialties and heritage of each race, assign tasks based on strength, pool resources, and then start production.
Jiangnan said:
(͡°͜ʖ͡°)✧ "Don't think that's all. That's just one item. I said the terminal is in human hands, and I have to let the brothers share the benefits. You won't bear the risk for nothing."
"The construction of the technological industrial foundation for each Carbon Alliance race will also be put on the agenda, including production, manufacturing, network communications, transportation, etc., using the technology inside the terminal to achieve comprehensive technological advancement."
"Of course, you all have to pay for this yourselves. Technological independence is one aspect, and the other is to get rid of Silicon-based infiltration, control, and surveillance..."
"Most races use Silicon-based technological products. You all saw the power when the Wat virus broke out, and that was without the Silicon-based actively trying to control it."
"If the Silicon-based, when pushed to the limit, really use these Silicon-based products to attack? Communication blackout, starships scrapped, transport restricted, energy failures, the entire race could come to a standstill. How can you fight a war then?"
At this moment, all the racial leaders shuddered violently. Just as Jiangnan said!
Every aspect of their racial lives was Silicon-based manufacturing. Even though they knew it was inappropriate!
Over-dependence on Silicon-based was definitely not a good thing. They could mess with you whenever they wanted!
But what could they do? There wasn't a single race in the starry sky that could match Silicon-based in technology!
You don't want to use it? Then make your own!
If you can't make it, then you have to use it!
Although the Silicon-based wouldn't use this method unless absolutely necessary, during the Starry Sky Great Melee, who could guarantee?
The Hidden Spirit Clan leader said:
(｡･ˇ_ˇ･｡:) "This is indeed a good thing, but even if we switch to human Star Sea technology, isn't it the same logic?"
"I'll be blunt, Nan Shen, don't blame me, but humans also can't guarantee they won't do these things... right?"
Jiangnan smiled: (๑ᵒ̴̶̷ωᵒ̴̶̷) "We're all one family, no need to be so formal. Speak your mind!"
"Indeed! Humans can't guarantee it. Even if I guaranteed it, whether you believe it or not is another matter!"
"In the end, it's just a matter of trust. But to put it bluntly:"
"If you don't switch, you're under Silicon-based surveillance and control. If you switch, you're under human surveillance and control? Right now, the Carbon Alliance and Silicon-based are enemies, a clear and present danger."
"Which do you think is better to be under the thumb of?"
At this, the racial leaders couldn't help covering their faces.
Damnit, no matter how you slice it, you're still under someone's thumb, huh?
They had no choice! After all, they didn't have that level of technology themselves!
In terms of stance, everyone belongs to the Carbon Alliance. Being under the human thumb is still better than being under the Silicon-based thumb!
Besides, if humans really messed around, wouldn't they be sabotaging their own front?
Noah grimaced:
(︶益︶٥) "We still have to switch! Otherwise, this is like a time bomb, a major hidden danger in the upcoming Starry Sky War. Who knows what the Silicon-based might do?"
Manti nodded: "Choose the lesser of two evils. That's the simplest logic!"
"We'll have to trouble you for the technological iteration of each race."
Jiangnan covered his pockets warily:
(づ`~´ど) "Agreed, you all pay for yourselves, okay. We don't have any money. It's already good enough that you get to share in the benefits. Don't try to take advantage of me!"
Noah rolled his eyes:
(꒪ั～꒪ั◕) "Alright! Who can squeeze money out of you? If anyone could, I'd call them 'Dad' on the spot!"
Yao Hong: =͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇)
This... wouldn't that mess up the generations?
Freya: (˵¯͒ꇴ¯͒˵)
Is there such a good thing?