After successfully resolving the internal crisis and repelling the Shadow Cult's attack, the Night Dynasty was immersed in a brief period of peace.
Chen Xiao and the others did not let their guard down, knowing full well that the Shadow Cult would not give up easily.
During this time, they further improved the defense system of the research base, not only adding more ingenious and complex mechanisms, but also deploying hidden spies around the base so as to detect any disturbances at the first moment.
At the same time, after discussing with Xu Qian, Chen Xiao decided to recruit talented people throughout the Ye Dynasty.
Under the guise of searching for extraordinary individuals, they secretly recruited people with an interest in and talent for ancient technology to join their research team.
In a short time, talented individuals from all over responded, and the research team grew rapidly. These newcomers brought different perspectives and ideas, injecting new vitality into the study of ancient technology.
During a chance study, Ning Ci discovered special runes hidden in an ancient artifact.
After Xi Xi and other scholars who were well-versed in ancient texts studied the runes day and night, they were pleasantly surprised to discover that the runes contained an ancient technology that could manipulate the elements of nature.
This discovery excited everyone. If they could successfully master it, it would greatly enhance the Night Dynasty's ability to deal with various crises.
However, for some reason, the news still leaked out.
Upon learning of this, the Shadow Cult immediately devised an even more insidious plan. They secretly colluded with some discontented factions within the Night Dynasty, inciting them to create internal strife.
Rumors spread like wildfire throughout the capital, causing widespread panic.
Some uninformed people, incited by those with ulterior motives, began to question and resist the research of Chen Xiao and others, and even small-scale protests broke out.
Chen Xiao and his companions faced immense pressure as they had to deal with the Shadow Cult's covert sabotage while also calming the public and stabilizing the situation.
But they did not back down. Chen Xiao and Yuan Yin personally stepped forward to explain to the people the purpose and significance of studying ancient technologies, and to demonstrate the benefits these technologies brought to people's lives, such as new irrigation tools that led to a bumper harvest and convenient transportation facilities that made it easier for people to travel.
Xu Qian, relying on his prestige in the court, joined forces with upright ministers to severely crack down on those forces that attempted to disrupt the order of the court.
Thanks to everyone's efforts, the situation in the capital gradually stabilized.
But the Shadow Cult's plot continues.
They learned that the Night Dynasty was about to hold a grand exhibition of scientific and technological achievements, which would be attended by envoys from various countries.
The Shadow Cult plans to launch a surprise attack at the exhibition, not only to seize all the research results, but also to make the Night Dynasty lose face in front of all countries.
Chen Xiao and his group learned of this information through their spies planted within the Shadow Cult, and they decided to turn the tables on them.
On the day of the exhibition, everything seemed to be proceeding smoothly.
Envoys from various countries were full of praise for the ancient technological achievements displayed by the Night Dynasty.
However, just as the Shadow Cult was about to make their move, Chen Xiao and his group activated a trap they had set up in advance.
The entire exhibition hall was instantly enveloped by a powerful energy shield, trapping the Shadow Cult assassins within.
After a fierce battle, Chen Xiao and his companions successfully wiped out all the assassins of the Shadow Cult.
This victory not only demonstrated the Night Dynasty's formidable strength to other nations, but also dealt a heavy blow to the Shadow Cult.
But Chen Xiao knew that the real crisis might not yet have arrived, and they had to accelerate their research to meet the unknown challenges ahead...
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