“Dao Chosen, do you find the Fifth Mainland’s network useful during war?” Zi Jing asked.

Lu Yin nodded. “Of course. Having a clear channel of communication is crucial during any battle.”

“What if a similar network were employed on the battlefield?” Zi Jing prompted. 

Lu Yin was not certain what the woman was suggesting. “What do you mean by that?”

“On the battlefield, the situation is always unpredictable and constantly changing. No one knows where an attack might appear from, or the enemies’ exact positions. But what if I told you that there's a network that can envelop an entire battlefield and provide real-time updates on the enemy’s attack configuration, positions, and even their resources? How do you think that would affect things?” The corners of Zi Jing’s mouth curled upwards as she spoke. She already knew the massive impact that her words would have on Lu Yin.

“Are you telling me that your networks are able to navigate a battlefield?” Lu Yin’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Zi Jing’s expression instantly grew serious again. “I call it the Battle Navigation System, and if you have a moment, Dao Chosen, I highly suggest that you test it out by conducting a simulated battle between two of your forces within a designated area. Let the Battle Navigation System demonstrate its utility for itself.”

Lu Yin stared at Zi Jing for a long moment. He did not ask any questions about the principles behind the system, who had created it, or anything else. He quickly ordered...