"This is incredible..." Kuwal of the Red Moon Federation stood rooted to the spot for a few seconds, before finally slumping back onto his chair, looking as if he had lost his soul.

This was an unprecedented development...

The four pillars were no longer advancing together. Instead, the three pillars had abandoned the Cathayan Underworld! If the Cathayan Underworld wanted to use electricity, then it would have to follow the rules laid down by the three pillars until the next technological revolution!

This was the damning nature of technological dominance. An example of this could be drawn to the technology blockade imposed by Intel and IBM upon Cathay in the mortal realm. No matter how hard the Cathayan researchers had tried, there was simply no way they could replicate the core technology, which made them completely reliant on Intel and IBM for industries related to chips. 

Thus, Intel and IBM were able to change their rules and prices at will, completely dictating terms, while Cathay was forced to passively adapt and resign itself to being confined within the boundaries of those rules.

Tanvana was silent for a long while before finally heaving a long sigh. "One era is about to give way to another. The trump card of the three pillars is simply too...