But the downside was also very evident: it required a great deal of time.
Although the Sky-reaching Tower did not explicitly state how many items needed to be created to generate the corresponding technology, given its modus operandi, Xu Yang estimated that it would probably require tens of trillions, if not at least tens of millions.
In short, there was no use in having any wild hopes for the short term. If it couldn't consume your money, it was sure to consume your time. This was the rule's balance and compensation.
By the same token, as long as you were willing to invest, quick technology development wasn't difficult either.
The last two methods were about quick technology development through the exchange of money for time.
Fusion!
Innovation!
The former could integrate existing technologies, while the latter could innovate the Lord's skills, both requiring resources such as Heaven-Connecting Coins, Experience Points, reputation value, and Spirit Stones.
