The effect of [Black Nightmare Seed] is undoubtedly powerful.
This ability to increase technological knowledge and power almost without even having to lie down was something everyone dreamed of. Luke's only concern was that the subsequent increase in technology and knowledge, if transferred from the system to his brain, would cause him, a relatively normal person, a slight headache. Originally, the "Black Nightmare" was used to gather energy, but after Luke's failed attempt to transform the "Source of Technological Concepts," it reverted to the "Black Nightmare," clearly still having a certain influence on Luke's thinking.
The energy collection function still exists, but it's not as pure and powerful as the original [Black Nightmare]. Energy collection is more of an accessory. Only when a host, after being infected with [Black Nightmare], uses knowledge that resurfaces in their mind, or creates technology while in an inspired state, will the energy consumed in the process be collected. Of course, if a host truly creates energy using Luke's energy technology while in an inspired state, or passively receiving knowledge, it can also be fed back to Luke.
The energy transmitted may still be a drop in the bucket, but it lasts for a long time and increases in amount over time.
A drop of water forms an ocean.
The future is promising.
The only slight problem was that the number of [Black Nightmare Seeds] was limited, and Luke's authentic [Source of Technology Concept] technology was sealed, which made Luke, who had failed to reach the top in one step, a little upset. Moreover, even if he did accumulate enough initial progress energy and activate the so-called technology concept template, Luke would still have to face and solve many problems.
For example, adjusting the level of this strange civilization in the universe?
Different universes and civilizations naturally have different understandings and divisions of civilization levels.
For example, the concept of civilizations divided by resource and energy utilization: nuclear fusion away from the parent star is the first level, followed by utilizing the resources and energy of the planetary system, the second level, and direct jumps to the Milky Way, the so-called third level, and so on.
There are also ways to categorize civilizations based on knowledge and warfare technology. This primarily looks at the destructive power of weapons and the unique technologies and weapons a civilization possesses. These strengths are then maximized, becoming a defining characteristic of the civilization. For example, what tier are planet-destroying weapons? Which tier of civilization possesses subsequent space-based weapons? And what tier do those capable of utilizing rule-based weapons fall into?
However, in this world, civilizations weren't divided in this way. Under the combined influence of dimensional demons, various protoss, and powerful life forms, this world's technological civilization was biased, or rather, severely suppressed. The barriers and gaps between civilizations sometimes seemed enormous, yet at other times strangely narrow.
When the gap is huge, the opponent's space mothership can destroy a civilization.
When the gap narrows, it is discovered that high-level civilizations and low-level civilizations can fight back and forth.
Ultimately, Luke concluded that this was a universe that prioritized individual might, and as a result, its technological civilization was inevitably influenced by this evaluation method. In other words, even with sufficient technological reserves, individual might and the quality of its soldiers determined the upper limit of a civilization's rank.
So Thanos gathered a few powerful subordinates and a group of guerrillas, and added a group of cannon fodder created by technology, and he was able to run rampant in the universe, making powerful civilizations fear him.
Therefore, even if this universe has the so-called three major civilization empires, they cannot maintain the so-called cosmic order.
In a universe dominated by the might of civilization, what guerrilla warriors would dare to confront a peak civilization head-on? At best, if their own equipment and technology weren't too far behind, they could engage in guerrilla warfare and harassment. However, they would also have to face the hassles of damage, repairs, and so on.
But in this universe, all we need to do is use civilized technology to achieve individual greatness!
Take a look at the so-called three great civilizations of the universe. What technologies are they developing? They use various energies to create powerful elite soldiers, forming elite squads representing each civilization. There are countless other technologies, such as alien factors, accidental mutations caused by energy devices, and the like, creating powerful individuals.
Therefore, even when powerful civilizations in this universe are fighting each other, they need powerful individuals to lead the charge, because their mass-produced technological weapons are of little use against difficult individuals.
When all civilizations in a universe pursue individual might, their technological development will naturally deviate somewhat. Therefore, even if they have their own methods for assessing civilization levels, they cannot be considered accurate. At best, they serve as a method of assessment between civilizations, unrelated to actual combat effectiveness.
So this also explains why many powerful civilizations have been defeated on the planet where Luke is?
Because there are indeed many big guys protecting this planet!
Its native residents can be said to be gifted and extremely lucky, and even the demons from various dimensions love it.
But this cannot change the fact that the style of civilization in this universe is wrong.
Perhaps the people of the universe were accustomed to this and never thought anything of it, or even considered it normal, but this perception was not friendly to Luke, who was about to become a demon god in the technological dimension. He felt that if possible in the future, he should do his best to correct this distorted style.
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A gathering place for the military and military-industrial enterprises.
Justin Hammer greeted everyone with ease and then blended into his circle of acquaintances.
"Stark didn't come." A general looked around and was a little disappointed.
"He's now determined to exit the arms industry and develop clean energy," a congressman quipped, smiling. His words perfectly summed up Stark's recent news coverage and Stark Industries' collaboration.
"He even moved Stark's center of gravity from California to New York, rebuilding a Stark building here! And it's powered by his own clean energy," the smiling, pot-bellied congressman chimed in. "He's now a big name in this city's construction industry."
"I think it's great that Tony has found the career he wants to do." Justin Hammer smiled.
"Of course you think it's great, because without Stark Industries, your company will be able to take a big bite out of the pie it gave up." The general who spoke first said calmly, "But I don't care about that. I just want the Iron Man suit. Whoever can manufacture it will get a sky-high order. I heard that your company is also researching Iron Man suit technology?"