"My lord, the Information Technology Research Department, Research Room G3-1, is the department that is specifically responsible for the research on those metal circuit fragments."

A vampire led the way, giving Wu You a brief overview of the research base.

Wu You listened with a mixture of seriousness and thoughtfulness.

As the research base grows larger and attracts more and more talent from around the world, the data reports for the research base need to be redone every so often.

These detailed reports will be sent to Wu You once they are completed, but Wu You still only has a general understanding of the situation at the research base.

It's not because Wu Youchun can't understand it.

Instead, this report is a thick stack of pages, densely packed with information. Even if you could just glance at each page now, who in their right mind would read it?

Wu You only needs to know what projects his subordinates have, what capabilities they possess, and what results they can achieve. For details, he can simply ask the responsible alchemical creature.

What are the results so far?

"The last progress report was submitted half a month ago. At that time, we had already cracked part of the circuit information, but it was just some circuit symbols that were more complex than Earth. For the latest progress, we have to ask Dr. Wang Gang, who is in charge, directly."

As Wu You walked, he turned his head and glanced at the vampire who was dressed in a white ancient robe and acting all cool.

"Wang Gang? Of Chinese descent?"

Yes, a Chinese American.

"Dr. Wang is a rare multidisciplinary talent with unique insights in classical physics, mechanical engineering and information technology. By the way, he also participated in some research on controlled nuclear fusion."

Wu You nodded.

Modern science, or rather some advanced scientific topics, can no longer be studied well by just one or two knowledge systems. As scientific development progresses, it requires greater comprehensiveness, making multidisciplinary talents particularly important.

These individuals may not be outstanding in their specific fields, but they are the best candidates to coordinate the work of experts in those fields.

Controlled nuclear fusion is a crucial technology, a watershed moment in technological development, encompassing knowledge from almost every field of human knowledge, including physics, chemistry, materials science, control, mechanics, and electricity.

As they talked, Wu You and the two vampires walked at a pace that, while appearing to be normal walking, was faster than Chang Rang's running, and soon they arrived at the corresponding laboratory.

At the password recognition gate, the vampire leading the way stepped forward, scanned his fingerprint, and then a red light swept across his face.

"Beep~ Special security personnel from the research institute's security department, Level A access."

The reinforced glass door then opened by itself.

Inside, Dr. Wang and his assistants were conducting an experiment at a crucial moment, and although they knew someone had entered, they ignored it.

At this research base, there's no need to worry about leaks or security, and those who come in don't make a lot of noise.

"Is the resistivity data correct?"

"Stable at 52.136%, absolutely correct!"

"Control the current and gradually increase the voltage! Start with 10,000 volts."

Wu You broke out in a cold sweat as he listened. Starting from 10,000 volts and then calling it a gradual increase?

The test bench was covered by a transparent insulating cover, inside which was an orange-yellow circuit board-like object, about half a meter square, covered with dense and complex symbols.

Two gold-white metal clips are attached to the two power supply points on the "circuit board".

As the voltage increased, a few lines on the circuit board lit up briefly, but then there was no further response.

"Double the current, keep the voltage the same!"

The circuit board then lit up slightly, but the effect quickly disappeared.

The voltage and current were continuously increased until finally the circuit board lit up, and the symbols became increasingly mysterious. After only a few seconds, it exploded with a "bang".

The fragments made a crackling sound as they hit the insulating cover.

Dr. Wang sighed.

"Record: The forty-seventh activation experiment failed. Note the specific gravity analysis of material properties."

Only then did Dr. Wang turn around to look at Wu You and his group, and greet them politely.

"Sir Fanny, Sir Bot, greetings. And this gentleman is?"

The vampire Bot stepped forward.

"This is Dr. Wang Gang and his assistant."

Then, he solemnly extended his right arm as if to pull Wu You to the side.

"This is the Observer!"

The word "Your Excellency" sent a chill down Wang Gang's spine.

Although these scientists seemed casual and carefree, they all held a deep respect for the Dark Sanctuary and naturally exchanged some gossip about it among themselves.

Don't say that scientists are not rigorous. Scientists are human too, and many of them are even silly and goofy outside of work.

The hierarchy in the Dark Sanctuary isn't cruel, nor does it involve any vulgar exploitative relationships; simply put, it's about doing only what you're capable of.

The strict hierarchy is an undeniable fact. They don't care about it to outsiders, but those within the sanctuary, especially those who have received titles, are very particular about how they are addressed.

In Wang Gang's memory, he had only seen someone addressed as "Your Excellency" with such formality once before; that person was shrouded in a white robe with gold trim.

The fact that the knight addressed him as His Excellency the Archon made the scientists realize that there was indeed a higher "level" existence above the knights.

"Hello, Your Excellency Consul. It is a great honor to meet the high-ranking officials of the Holy Church, especially since you are of Asian descent. May I ask if you are of Chinese descent?"

Just as the vampire was about to speak, Wu You waved his hand to stop it.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Dr. Wang Gang. I am of Chinese descent, but I am not a member of the Dark Sanctuary.”

Wang Gang immediately realized, "Are these the people from the other guardian forces?"

It's a pleasure to meet you!

This time, Wang Gang used Chinese directly.

Wu You nodded and got straight to the point.

"Doctor, you must understand that I wouldn't come to the Dark Sanctuary without a reason, much less come to find you without a reason."

Wang Gang glanced at the test bench.

"Is it about that metal piece? I'd like to ask if I know where it came from?"

Wang Gang saw the observer smile.

"It seems the Sanctuary is still the same as always, rarely revealing information for your safety, but they're overly cautious about this fragment. That's right, that metal fragment comes from an extraterrestrial threat."

Hearing this answer, which he had already guessed, come directly from an "insider," still made Wang Gang nervous, even though he was mentally prepared.

Seemingly noticing this, the vampire Fanny beside him smiled and offered him a word of comfort.

"These are our spoils of war!"

This one sentence gave Wang Gang immense confidence and assurance.

Yes, Earth is not the Earth we originally thought it was, or rather, it is not just the Earth as we originally knew it.

The real Earth is far more powerful than the outside world's ignorant perception. We scientists are already amazed by just the tip of the iceberg; its true power must be even more astonishing.

Moreover, the Guardian Forces are also developing technology, and the Holy Silver, Source Cells, and other incredible magical powers are constantly being improved.

If even the unconventional and bizarre realm of demons can't do anything to Earth, then defeating extraterrestrial civilizations isn't impossible.