Alien Paradise.

Chapter 443 Grand Plan

Seeing that Chaoyang did not answer, Machine No. 1 did not delve into the matter. "Our goal is very simple, that is to remove the mutual constraints between gods and those who pray, so that more people can use the power of gods. It will no longer only benefit a certain family or a certain company, but all of humanity can enjoy the benefits it brings."

"But I only see that you have brought war and killing..." Sandra muttered dissatisfiedly, but compared to the loud scolding just now, her tone was much more restrained.

Chaoyang was slightly stunned. He suddenly guessed what Duke Longjiu and the God of All Machines were trying to do.

"You are a smart man. You should have seen the drawbacks of God's blessing." The other party seemed to have read the change in his expression. "It was undoubtedly an adventure for me to come to Qianlin Castle, but I feel more at ease now... Perhaps coming here is the wisest choice."

"The growth of the Longjiu family has only happened in the past hundred years. Since the factory has been producing steam-powered machines continuously, people's belief in machinery has led to the birth of Cosmos. Gaofeng Industrial Company saw the opportunity and began to mass-produce large-scale machinery powered by steam-powered machines, and gradually developed into the giant company it is today. Nowadays, when people mention man-made machines, they will think of the Longjiu family, but in fact... they are not the creators of steam-powered machines."

Chaoyang nodded slightly, "I have read this part of history in a book."

The steam contraption was invented by a small company, which was soon acquired by the Longjiu family.

The company's name wasn't even on the list.

There are currently four or five manufacturers of steam-powered contraptions, and they all have some relationship with Gaofeng Company to some extent.

"This grand occasion will not last forever. Advanced wonders will replace old wonders, just as new gods replace old gods. When a power source with a large enough influence is developed, a new mechanical structure will definitely be born to match it. Gears, springs and rotors will no longer be the mainstream. People's desire for a new generation of machines will most likely give birth to new gods. The God of All Machines has only two choices... One is to accept elimination and exile himself; the other is to transform into a first-class wonder and continue to exert his remaining energy."

When No. 1 said this, the buzzing of the vibrator became deeper.

"The gods left their remains for the benefit of mankind, but because they lost their will, they basically became tools for a few people to make profits. Although the God of All Machinery chose the Longjiu family, it does not mean that it is happy to see the latter monopolize machinery production, because this will hinder the progress of other new technologies and even cause society to regress."

"Even if Wilson Longjiu is a wise patriarch, it does not mean that the Longjiu family will always follow the rules of their predecessors. When new strange structures appear, the Longjiu family will also face a dilemma: either be overtaken and decline, or use various means to suppress and annex them. Even Duke Longjiu cannot deny this."

Chaoyang raised his eyebrows, "No matter what, that's a matter for the future. Could it be that Patriarch Longjiu is willing to push his family into decline now?"

"There are always only a few who dare to explore new paths, and Wilson happens to be one of them. So the God of All Machines reached a deal with him. If both parties cooperate with each other, they can avoid two bad outcomes at the same time."

"I see." He said thoughtfully, "No wonder Wilson Longjiu became the God-given One of the Myriad Machines... and then there was the war to overthrow the Laurel Dynasty. Who controls the kingdom is not the most important thing. What is important is the remains of the gods in the Royal City and Xingwei City. The completely unmanned war machines and the self-aware Butler Gao Feng, I guess they are all the innovations brought about by these remains, right?"

"good."

"Eh?" Sandra looked at Chaoyang with a confused look on her face, obviously not quite understanding the progressive relationship here. How could a naked betrayal become a new path to break the convention and benefit mankind?
"Let me explain." Number One spoke again, "If you don't want to stagnate, you have to keep improving. This goes against the nature of the gods, which are destined to decline, so gods can't do this by their own power. Cosmos chose to transform himself into countless tiny consciousnesses and let them coexist with humans... This group of consciousnesses is the current peak machinery. I am the first individual to be differentiated, but I was born before the fusion of the "Holy Grail", so I don't have the ability to transmit souls."

"Isn't the Holy Grail a first-class wonder controlled by the Cult of the Abundance?" Sandra couldn't help but say.

"Its core comes from another ancient god, the Son of Life Gaiding. This strange device did not originally belong to the Church of Abundance, but like most strange devices, it was repeatedly plundered by powerful people and kept as a forbidden delicacy." It explained in detail, "After integrating the remains of the Son of Life, whether it is a machine produced by Gaofeng Company or not, it is possible to obtain the inheritance of the God of All Machines and awaken as a separate individual."

Chaoyang caught the key point in the other party's words, "You said they are individuals? In other words, Cosmos can't control them directly?"

"Of course. If everyone is a clone of a god, then what's the difference between them and one god?" Number One said firmly, "Countless consciousnesses have countless possibilities. The remains of the Goddess of Knowledge, Ninata, provide the basic conditions for the birth of consciousness. What we get from them is not old-fashioned knowledge, but a method of learning and the instinct to adapt to civilization. Finally, there is the goddess of abundance... She is both a provider of willpower and a fertile field for the growth of machines."

"Growth means..."

"The harvest she oversees is not limited to plants. As the name implies, before the God of All Machines dissipates, machines will continue to grow from the kingdom of God to make up for the inefficiency of factories. Duke Longjiu fulfilled his promise, and with his help, the God of All Machines got all the puzzle pieces of this plan. In just one or two years, strange machines will no longer be expensive commodities that can only serve a few people... Most people can enjoy the convenience brought by machines without having to pay money to greedy companies. Managers will also be born from the machines, and they will govern the kingdom together with outstanding sages. In return, Gaofeng Industries will become part of this system, responsible for producing the latest Gaofeng butlers to meet the special needs of a few wealthy people."

"The God of All Things predicts that doing so will greatly boost society's productivity, and human output will increase three or four times each year... When people live a prosperous and worry-free life, and gods are no longer born through prayers, and even if they are born, they can be integrated into the bodies of gods, the cycle of history will be broken, and a new era will arrive."

At this point, No. 1 exhaled a long puff of steam, as if this grand idea had been in its mind for a long time, and now there was finally someone with whom it could be shared.

Chaoyang had to admit that this was indeed a bold and advanced plan.

Endow all machines with souls, allowing them to become living beings that can continuously evolve, and at the same time engrave the mission of helping humans into their bones. In this way, even if no remains are left, the God of All Machines can still look after the world for thousands or tens of thousands of years.

He also completely understood why the Longjiu family did not take over directly... As long as the Laurel family had not fallen, the goddess of abundance could still obtain the power of will from the believers. These powers of will would be continuously injected into the body of the fused Cosmos and become nutrients for the growth of the machine.

Everything seems reasonable, but...

"But you didn't risk coming to Qianlin Castle to show off this plan to me."

In a sense, the God of Paradise is also the goal of their fusion.

"You're right..." The other party's voice suddenly dropped. "Something unusual has happened to Cosmos. I don't know what the problem is, but it has deviated from its proper track recently."

(End of this chapter)