Chapter 323 Ether Energy Concentration Room

"Come with me."

Yan Wenzhu immediately stood up and took Ji Xinghuo out of the minister's office.

As soon as they went out, two secretaries followed them.

One was Yu Lu, and the other secretary was a man in his thirties, whom they had never seen before.

The few people got off the elevator and walked out of the Star Realm Office Building. After walking for a few minutes, they arrived at a building with only three floors. The square building was inconspicuous, but it occupied a large area, like a factory.

Outside the gate was a sign that read "Star Realm Ether Research Institute", and armed alien guards stood guard at the door.

Yan Wenzhu introduced: "The Ether Research Institute is a direct unit under the Star Realm Department, specializing in the research of ether energy technology."

Ji Xinghuo nodded.

The most important thing for alien evolution is to absorb and transform ether energy. This institution's research on ether energy must include cultivation.

"Minister!"

A scientific researcher in a white coat came out quickly.

Ji Xinghuo observed the other person. This person looked to be in his fifties and was only a mid-level alien, but Yan Wenzhu respected him very much.

"Xinghuo, let me introduce you." Yan Wenzhuo said seriously, "This is Director Ke Mingshan of the Ether Research Institute. Director Ke is the top authority in ether energy in our country and even the world."

Ji Xinghuo greeted respectfully, "Hello, Director Ke."

"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it." Ke Mingshan was very humble.

Yan Wenzhuo said to Ke Mingshan again, "He is Ji Xinghuo, Director Ke should have heard of his name."

"First in the ladder!" Ke Mingshan's eyes lit up, and his face showed envy, "I have seen your video, young people nowadays are really amazing. Welcome to the Ether Research Institute, everyone, please come in."

Several people followed Ke Mingshan into the door.

Ji Xinghuo's electromagnetic induction had already scanned, and the Ether Research Institute was heavily guarded, with a total of thousands of people, most of whom were guards, and there were only three or four hundred real scientific researchers, scattered in various research laboratories.

However, a scientific research team of several hundred people is already a large scale.

Ke Mingshan led people to his office, and two secretaries stayed outside. Yan Wenzhuo said, "Old Ke, Xinghuo is the deputy director of the Sword Bureau, Xuanyuan Swordsman, and a national key talent specially approved by the head of state. You know how to arrange it."

When the head of state was mentioned, Ke Mingshan's expression immediately became serious, and he nodded and said, "Yes, I know."

Then he looked at the young Ji Xinghuo and sighed, "Director Ji is really young and promising."

The first on the ladder, deputy director of the Sword Bureau, and specially approved by the head of state, any of these identities is a heavyweight figure.

Now it is concentrated on a young man who is only in his twenties.

It is really amazing.

"Director Ke, you are too kind, please take care of me in the future." Ji Xinghuo did not show any arrogance.

When he was a child, he also wanted to be a scientist. When he grew up, he knew that he was not cut out for it, but he always respected science.

"Just call me Old Ke." Ke Mingshan said with a smile, "Come on, I'll take you on a tour."

Yan Wenzhu said, "Xinghuo, go ahead, and come to my office later."

"Okay."

Ji Xinghuo knew that he had to go back to arrange his other resources.

After Yan Wenzhu left, Ke Mingshan took Ji Xinghuo on a tour. The first one was the "Ether Energy Concentration Room", which was on the first floor of the institute. The whole hall was tens of thousands of square meters, and thick alloy walls separated it into hundreds of smaller practice rooms of different sizes and functions.

Ji Xinghuo's electromagnetic induction found that only a small number of practice rooms had people.

Most of these people were legends, and there were also kings.

He did not spy on others' cultivation, but listened to Ke Mingshan saying, "Our institute has been established for more than 70 years, with countless investments. Now we have built 108 ether energy gathering rooms, which are divided into three levels according to the difference in ether energy density."

"There are the most first-level ether energy gathering rooms, with a total of 50. The energy density increases by about 50%, and the cultivation efficiency increases by 20%. It varies from person to person."

"There are 45 second-level ether energy gathering rooms, with an energy density increase of nearly 100%, and the cultivation efficiency of aliens increases by about 50%."

"There are only 13 third-level ether energy gathering rooms, with an energy density increase of 300%, and the cultivation efficiency increases by more than 100%."

"Each ether energy gathering room can only provide a cultivation amplification effect for one alien at the same time."

As they spoke, the two entered a control room.

There were two scientific researchers in charge here, and they quickly stood up and called, "Director."

"You continue to work." Ke Mingshan said kindly, and skillfully operated the main control console. One wall in the room turned into a large screen, showing the current usage of all ether energy gathering rooms.

Currently, 36 ether energy gathering rooms are in use.

Most people were in the second-level training room, and there were only three people in the third-level training room, all of whom were Heavenly Kings.

Ji Xinghuo had met two of them, Hawkeji and Xing Lie.

Although he had never met the third Heavenly King, he was also very famous. His name was Li Xuan, who was ranked 47th on the Heavenly King list and nicknamed "Thousand Illusion Swordsman". He was also the youngest Heavenly King on Earth, and he just turned 50 this year.

Li Xuan had no official status, nor was he appointed by the head of state.

He was an ordinary citizen in politics, and he mainly managed his social accounts, posted videos and articles, and was an Internet celebrity.

Ji Xinghuo was surprised and asked, "Is the Ether Energy Concentration Room also open to the public?"

"Any citizen of our country can apply, but they must pass the review of the Star Realm Department and pay the fees themselves." Ke Mingshan smiled.

Ji Xinghuo guessed something, "Is the review very strict?"

"Yes." Ke Mingshan nodded, "The most basic requirement is the top 300 in the ladder, the top 100 in the legend list, and there is no limit for the king."

"Is the fee very high?" Ji Xinghuo was a little curious.

"It's very expensive, even billionaires will feel heartbroken." Ke Mingshan replied with a smile and opened a fee list.

Ji Xinghuo took a look and began to feel pain.

The ether energy room is charged by the hour, and the lowest level one ether energy room charges 1 million Asian dollars per hour. If you practice for ten hours a day, it will cost 10 million, and this does not include the training equipment and consumed potions, which must be paid separately.

The second level ether energy room costs 2 million Asian dollars per hour.

The most expensive level three ether energy room, the cost soared to 5 million Asian dollars per hour!

"Damn!"

This price is too outrageous.

During the training period, the ether energy room does not need to be used every minute. It only needs to be used when the star power is consumed and the star power is restored. It accounts for about one-third to one-half of the whole day's training time, which can save a lot of money.

Even so, the fee is too expensive.

Based on eight hours of use a day, the third-level ether energy room will cost 40 million Asian dollars, and a whole year of training will cost about 14.5 billion!

Level 1 and level 2 are not cheap either.

Moreover, it is not enough to have money. The review requirements of the Star Realm Department are too high.

Not only must you be able to pay, you must have enough talent, and you must be politically reliable. There are not many people in the country who meet these three conditions at the same time.

Therefore, most of those who can practice here are extraordinary people from government departments or the military. They have made great contributions and are gifted. They are recommended by their units and departments to use the ether energy room for free.

There are very few people who really pay for it themselves.

"This is too expensive." Ji Xinghuo shook his head and sighed.

Ke Mingshan said: "This is also a helpless move. We can't make ether crystals. The ether crystals we use now are all obtained from the star realm. They are very rare. We can only use them sparingly and give priority to official aliens."

The ether energy room not only consumes a huge amount of electricity, but also requires a lot of equipment maintenance. Ether crystals are also required.

Hearing this, Ji Xinghuo's heart moved.

"Director Ke, can ether crystals be used to pay for expenses?" he asked.

"Of course." Ke Mingshan nodded immediately, "Not only can it be paid, but there are also great discounts. One ether crystal is discounted at 20 million Asian dollars. When paying for expenses, the price is only half."

Ji Xinghuo calculated quickly.

If a level 3 ether energy room is used, eight hours a day, just one ether crystal is enough.

He still has nearly 500 ether crystals in his hand.

I don't have to pay, but I can ask my second brother Zhong Ming to come, and there is also Manying. It's very difficult for the eldest sister. Even if she becomes an alien, the probability of passing the review is very low, unless I specifically say hello.

Seeing Ji Xinghuo's expression, Ke Mingshan guessed, "Do you have ether crystals?"

"Some."

Ji Xinghuo nodded and asked directly, "If I use ether crystals to pay for the fees and apply for an ether energy room for others to use, is it feasible?"

"It depends on Minister Yan. The review power is in his hands." Ke Mingshan laughed, "The practice room in our institute is empty most of the time, which is a bit wasteful. It would be great if we can earn ether crystals."

Ji Xinghuo understood.

He didn't say anything more about it. After visiting the institute with Ke Mingshan, he proposed to try the effect of the ether energy room.

Ke Mingshan immediately agreed and arranged a third-level practice room for Ji Xinghuo.

The practice room consists of three parts.

Service team, exercise equipment, and the most important ether energy room.

Ji Xinghuo changed into a training suit and entered the practice room. Immediately, a team of three scientific researchers asked if he wanted to use auxiliary medicine. He thought about it and said that he didn't need it today.

When he was in the Star Realm, he used "ether refining solvent", which would last for more than ten days.

The effects of many potions cannot be superimposed, so they will not be wasted.

Moreover, he wanted to exclude other factors and make a comparison to see which one would be more effective, the third-level ether energy concentration room or Sister Ren's blue sky forest.

Entering the training room, Ji Xinghuo immediately felt his whole body sink. This room had the same artificial gravity as on a warship. Exercising in a high-gravity environment could consume star power faster and was safer.

He glanced at the screen on the wall, which was currently five times the gravity.

Then, he lay down and tried to do a twenty-ton barbell bench press, but found it was a little light, so he said to the staff outside: "Increase the gravity."