Why is he called the False Progenitor?

This is because the Progenitor he currently holds is merely a prototype.

He created it based on his own thoughts and research into souls, combined with inspiration from a certain movie in his previous life.

It only has the ability to imbue life into machines that are already very close to being sapient automatons.

However, its current state does not mean it will remain this way in the future.

Jiang Lin has already found inspiration for the true Progenitor and the Progenitor Source and has begun to nurture them... In Jiang Lin's vision,

the Progenitor will bestow transformation, consciousness, and life upon machines!

Not only that, but the Progenitor also possesses the ability to provide energy and basic self-healing.

If rust, oxidation, or broken limbs occur, as long as the Progenitor is intact, repairing and rebuilding the body is not a difficult task.

Conversely, if the Progenitor of these sapient automatons suffers trauma, they will also perish, and the Progenitor will return to Jiang Lin.

Before long, once Jiang Lin fully creates the Progenitor Source... he will become the new Emperor of Sapient Automatons!

He has already planned to find a planet later and rename it Cybertron.

From then on, Screwllum's Planet will no longer be the largest gathering place for sapient automatons!

After a brief moment of regaining his composure, Jiang Lin quickly forced himself to calm down.

“Calm down, calm down, this is just the beginning, no more dreaming.”

Practice, yes, practice is the only path to truth.

But before that, he had to hand over his revival pill version 2.0 to the Alliance.

And so,

Jiang Lin, who had locked himself in the Dan Ding Division for half a month, went directly to the Divine Might Division after emerging.

“Here, for you. This is the finished product, this is the formula, and this is the effect.”

Jiang Lin looked calmly at the dozing General, whom he had forcibly awakened.

“If there are no issues, I'll be leaving now.”

After the other party took it, Jiang Lin said directly.

Jing Yuan, who had been dozing, instantly became alert upon seeing the contents of the paper labeled “Effect” in his hand.

“Is this real?”

Jing Yuan asked, utterly incredulous.

“You can certainly find people to test it, or hand it over to the Dan Ding Division for analysis. Whether you believe it or not is up to you.”

Jiang Lin replied calmly, without a hint of guilt in his tone.

“Jing Yuan was out of line. May I ask... what is the required cost?”

Jing Yuan quickly straightened his posture and asked earnestly.

This was no small matter, after all, if the residents of each Xianzhou were counted in the hundreds of millions.

Moreover, beyond the Xianzhou, there were countless Xianzhou people.

If the cost was too high... it would inevitably become a privilege for the powerful... This was the outcome Jing Yuan least wanted to see.

“Didn't I write it all down for you?”

Jiang Lin said with a helpless expression.

“This matter is of great importance, I must confirm it again.

Furthermore, I am not a researcher, and understanding more from Mr. Jiang Lin would be of decisive help for the Alliance's upcoming relevant policies.”

Jing Yuan said earnestly, then, as if remembering something else, he asked:

“Mr. Jiang Lin, would you mind if I record our conversation from now on?”

Jiang Lin thought for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement.

“Then I'll just briefly explain.

This revival pill was made by me using Hu Lei, some of Blade's flesh and blood, and some other inexpensive medicinal ingredients.

But actually, any Abundance Abomination can be used as medicine.

This shouldn't be difficult for your Xianzhou.”

Then, in front of Jing Yuan, he picked up the paper labeled “Formula.”

He checked it over carefully.

“Hmm, no problems.”

“Thank you. If this is true, the Alliance will be Mr. Jiang Lin's most sincere ally.

Furthermore, all commercial value generated by this pill within the Alliance... will certainly include your share.”

Jing Yuan said with certainty.

Jiang Lin showed a hint of interest... “Oh? How much?”

“Jing Yuan cannot answer that at the moment, as this matter is of great importance.

Jing Yuan would not dare to make a conclusion on even the smallest details concerning this matter alone.”

Jing Yuan answered earnestly.

“Oh, I'm leaving.”

Jiang Lin lost interest and left the Divine Might Division without any lingering attachment.

Meanwhile, Jing Yuan, still in the Divine Might Division, felt somewhat dazed.

Looking at the pill in his hand, he couldn't help but fall into memories... In his youth, watching Cloud Knights fall to Mara-Struck, drawing swords against comrades... Time and again, he watched Jingliu cut them all down, and she taught him, her voice seemingly still echoing in his ears... “We Cloud Knights, like clouds obscuring the sky, shield the Xianzhou.”

“As a Cloud Knight, one must not let go of their weapons, nor let their form dissipate.”

“Mara-Struck is the destiny of the long-lived. If one day I fall to Mara-Struck, you must never show mercy.”

Until... “Go back, Jing Yuan, Jingliu is dead!!”

Jing Yuan, lost in thought, instantly snapped back to reality... Then he looked down at the pill in his hand... and couldn't help but think:

“In the future... perhaps such things will no longer happen... no longer will we need to turn blades against comrades and compatriots.”

— — — —

Meanwhile, at the Company Headquarters,

Pielpoint,

In a high-end luxury conference room... “How about it? Now tell me your thoughts.”

A man at the head of the table looked at everyone in the conference room, behind him was an image of Jiang Lin holding the Progenitor... “This person certainly has some ability, but to entice him at the cost of a cornerstone, I still feel the price is too high.”

“Heh heh... Too high a price? When that person comes to take it himself, I hope you still maintain your current thoughts.”

“Hmph, our Company isn't to be trifled with...”

“Huh? You're even more outrageous! Fight someone who can casually create sapient automatons? Do you know how many unnecessary losses that would cause the Company?”

“If it's an assassination...”

“How did someone with your IQ get to this position? If it succeeds, fine, but what if it fails?”

“Hmph, do it cleanly. Even if it fails, without evidence...”

“Are you a #^%&#*￥✘&? They only need to suspect us to act directly; who's going to talk about evidence with you? This isn't a detective case.”

“What? Are you that afraid of him?”

“Alright, alright, if you say so, I'm not sleepy anymore. After the meeting, remember not to leave; I'll show you a great treasure!”

...And Jiang Lin was currently in Aurumaton Alley.

Because he knew that he would be leaving the Xianzhou soon.

He still had his ambitions... Seizing this rare opportunity, he planned to experience the local customs and traditions of the Xianzhou.

And just then,

Jiang Lin's phone received a message... It was from Lian Jie Da Zhao.

“Lian Jie Da Zhao: Herta is looking for you. I pushed her to you.”

“Jiang Lin: ? Why are you pushing her now? I remember you told me about this half a month ago...”

“Lian Jie Da Zhao: Because she's paying more now. I forgot before.”