Vian slowly nodded, then raised another question:

  “With so many people in the world, why did Alaya choose you? Should we simply attribute it to luck?”

  Elo shook his head and replied calmly, “Luck may be a factor, but it is certainly not just luck.”

  He paused briefly, sweeping his gaze over the people present before continuing:

  “That’s why we need to find more reasonable explanations to support our strategic deception.

  We can approach this from the perspective of the soul. For example:

  Alaya’s selection of an agent is conditional—Alaya requires a soul that is highly compatible with itself.”

  Everyone was momentarily stunned; they had never considered starting from the soul.

  "In The Transcendent World, the integrity of the soul is a key criterion for Alaya when selecting an agent," Elo stated.

  "First and foremost, the agent must originate from 'life,' as the souls of 'ordinary-level non-living entities' are too weak to meet Alaya’s requirements.

  Although microorganisms, plants, and animals also fall under the category of 'life,' their souls are far less complete than those of humans, making them inadequate for Alaya’s needs."

  Upon hearing this, everyone realized that the terms "life" and "ordinary-level non-living entities" mentioned by Elo were concepts unique to the transcendent realm, completely detached from traditional biological definitions.

  A flicker of curiosity flashed through Vian’s eyes. "Are the souls of plants and animals truly less complete than those of humans?"

  Her question seemed simple, yet it struck at the core of the matter—an issue that was, in fact, a shared concern among the cabinet members present.

  Only a logically sound and reality-consistent explanation could uphold this strategic deception.

  Elo nodded slightly, his tone calm, as if he were stating an indisputable fact.

  "That’s correct. While plants and animals are also living beings, there is a vast chasm between them and humans on a soul level.

  Humanity’s ability to stand out from the natural world is not merely due to physical advantages, but fundamentally stems from the uniqueness of the human soul.

  In The Transcendent World, this is a fundamental truth, as self-evident as 1+1=2.

  Therefore, it is entirely logical for Alaya to choose humans as her agents."

  Elo paused briefly before adding,

  "Moreover, Alaya is, in essence, the manifestation of 'human will,' which inherently inclines her to select agents from among humans.

  Although other life forms might theoretically become agents, the conditions for this are exceptionally stringent—so difficult to achieve that it could severely hinder Alaya’s future development."

  Vian nodded in acknowledgment but still furrowed her brows, clearly troubled by a lingering question.

  "Why you?" she asked. "There are 8.5 billion people Alaya could have chosen from."

  Elo chuckled lightly, his tone relaxed and natural.

  "That question doesn’t need to be answered publicly.

  Under normal circumstances, Alaya does not explain the reasons for her selection to her agents, nor is she obligated to let them know.

  An agent has only one duty—to obey Alaya’s will.

  But if you must have an answer, then it’s this: My soul is highly compatible with Alaya’s, meeting her requirements."

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  Vian nodded slightly upon hearing this and asked no further questions.

  She then turned her gaze to the Prime Minister, speaking with firm resolve:

  "From now on, when formulating plans or policies, especially those concerning the Transcendent Field, Alaya's opinion must be consulted."

  The Prime Minister nodded gently, his tone both respectful and sincere:

  "We will do our utmost to honor Alaya’s will and ensure that all policies remain aligned with it."

  Vian shifted her gaze back to Elo, her expression solemn, clearly preparing to discuss a critical matter.

  ""Over the past five years, we have been committed to training Transcendent Beings.

  To that end, we have sought to acquire certain transcendent knowledge from Alaya.

  However, Alaya has informed us that you have not granted her the authority to share such knowledge."

  She paused briefly, allowing Elo enough time to process the information, before continuing:

  "As a result, our progress in the Transcendent Field has been at a standstill—one might even say we have made no progress at all.

  Is this your intention? Do you not want the Federation to achieve breakthroughs in the Transcendent Field?"

  Upon hearing this, Elo immediately showed a look of helplessness.

  "I’m not stupid. Why would I ever think that?"

  He then turned to the Prime Minister, his tone now firmer, his voice carrying an undeniable authority:

  "If you want to know my stance, I can make it absolutely clear—

  We must place as much importance on the development of the Transcendent Field as we do on science."

  Elo's words caused the cabinet members to nod in agreement, as they were hoping for such a stance from the Emperor.

  Vian also nodded, though her words carried a hint of skepticism:

  "If that's the case, then why does the system not allow Alaya to help us develop the Transcendent Field?

  Since the system serves your will, and it prohibits Alaya from doing this, it must be related to you.

  If you have any concerns, feel free to speak up. We can find a solution together."

  All eyes were on Elo, waiting for his response.

  Elo didn’t want to delve into this topic, but under the gaze of everyone, he knew he couldn’t avoid it.

  "There are two main reasons. The first reason comes from my own thoughts.

  The reason I don’t want to spread transcendent knowledge is because transcendence is like a Pandora’s box."

  He paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping over everyone, his expression turning more serious:

  "This box contains both hope and disaster.

  Opening it might bring hope, but it will also unleash tremendous disaster.

  I don’t want to open this box because I fear the disaster it brings will far outweigh the hope.

  To say nothing else, the great catastrophe from five years ago was caused by transcendent power."

  The crowd fell silent, their eyes fixed on Elo, clearly waiting for him to continue.

  Elo gathered his thoughts and continued:

  "Of course, I also understand that Transcendent is a double-edged sword, and how it is used entirely depends on the one who wields it.

  I also know that human civilization, through the progress of technology and science, has allowed more people to live better lives."

  His tone softened slightly, but it remained serious:

  "However, Transcendent is vastly different from technology.

  The advancement of technology has brought many problems, one of the most obvious being the gap between the rich and the poor.

  But Transcendent? The problems it brings are even more challenging—namely, the disparity in abilities.

  Alaya is a living example. Do you think a nuclear bomb could kill Alaya?"

  He didn’t wait for a response, instead answering his own question: "Clearly, no."

  Elo scanned the cabinet members, hoping they would understand his concerns:

  "If a person possesses the kind of power Alaya has, and that person is a bad one, what do you think would happen?"

  The cabinet members had clearly already considered this issue, as the Emperor's personality required them to think about it.

  Their answer was unanimous—a terrifying age of darkness.

  If a transcendent group existed within human civilization, even if their abilities were nowhere near Alaya's, the mere possession of the power to single-handedly take on one hundred opponents would be enough to stagnate the social structure back to the medieval era.

  As long as these Transcendent Beings were not foolish, they would certainly control the spread of science and technology, preventing ordinary people from acquiring the knowledge and abilities to challenge their authority.

  If someone were to possess Alaya-level power, the only hope for the world would be to pray that the person was a saint, or like Alaya— a being bound by rules from birth.

  In fact, the government had also attempted to analyze why the disaster from five years ago occurred.

  One hypothesis was that a war between advanced civilizations had affected the solar system, and humanity was simply struck by a stray shell from the battlefield.

  Of course, this was merely a hypothesis, with no evidence to support it.

  When they tried to obtain answers from Alaya, she refused to disclose any relevant information.

  Therefore, the cabinet members generally understood Elo's concerns—The Transcendent World was not beautiful.

  Elo looked up and scanned the people present, then spoke:

  "So, if you ask me about my stance, my answer is clear:

  From my personal perspective, I don’t want to spread transcendent knowledge.

  Whether it’s hope or disaster, these things were not caused by me, and naturally, should not be my responsibility.

  And this is the second reason why Alaya does not help you develop the Transcendent Field—

  The system acts purely from my personal stance, faithfully carrying out my will."

  He paused for a moment, and the others patiently waited for him to continue.

  "Although my personal will is against it, as the head of state, I must consider the interests of the nation.

  Therefore, we have no choice—we must develop Transcendent."

  Hearing this, his mother shook her head, a hint of helplessness on her face.