"We have this," Taville placed a small silver-white tal pillar on the table, "Source Energy Ore."
"Oh, almost forgot," Father God was the first to react, looking with interest at the tal pillar before him, then smiling ironically at , "The first product blessed by you. The miraculous nature of this thing should co in handy, whether it’s Holy Light, Ghost Energy, or the Power of Truth from Huron’s side, essentially they are all products of the first decay of Void to energy state, Source Energy Ore seems to cater to all energies below the second level of Void Ladder."
"Source Energy Ore? What’s that thing?" It was Hila’s first ti encountering this, so she couldn’t help but be curious. She leaned over the table, taking the tal pillar from Taville’s hand, "Oh? It seems to have little brother’s aura on it, its microscopic structure doesn’t conform to the laws of worldly materials... Extraordinary material, divine gift?"
I took the opportunity to explain the attributes of the Source Energy Ore and ntioned its production process: although it still felt absurd that a bunch of stones would inexplicably beco an extraordinary material because of my influence, facing the Information Disturbance Power of the Void Creatures, such occurrences can only be called normal, akin to ’close to vermilion makes you red; close to makes you lose your integrity.’
Hila displayed a bright and sunny confidante-style smile, gently tapping the tal rod on the table, and said with satisfaction, "Ah, it looks like little brother has finally grown up, this is a characteristic of adulthood..."
Cold sweat instantly broke on my forehead: How does this sister manage to say such normal things in such an abnormal tone?
"The Information Disturbance Power of Void Creatures will produce sothing according to their attributes and ’subjective thoughts,’ sotis manifesting as special energies, sotis as materials. The Star Gold Stone of the Divine Realm and so rare gemstone are like this," Father God chuckled warmly, "This influence is basically subconscious, but the things produced are generally very useful. This can be used to manufacture energy conversion parts for deep diving equipnt, and so other key devices can directly use it as the primary material. Star Gold Stone is very strong and has a high resistance to energy destruction, it can be used in device housings and key component shields. Hila, are you not going to show sothing good?"
I turned my full expectation towards the Divine King, since both Father God and I had created our own "extraordinary materials," surely this seasoned Void Creature would have so treasures to offer, regardless of whether it is useful for deep diving equipnt, at least it could satisfy others’ curiosity.
Sister Hila showed no reluctance, readily conjuring a thin piece of light purple crystal out of thin air: this is the "extraordinary material" from the Huron Divine System. I thought of the Crystal Prism Hila used for data storage and noticed two small crystal pendants on her ears, suggesting that the Huron Divine System might have a preference for crystals?
"What use does this have? Can it be used in deep diving equipnt?" I took the crystal slab thrown over by the opponent, examined it thoroughly, then tried to penetrate a little spiritual power into it, finding no reaction, I attempted to input various energies, all resulting in no response.
"Can try using it in data storage or communication equipnt?" Hila said uncertainly, with a finger to her chin, "Anyway, that’s how my children over there use it, but I don’t know what principle your ’spaceship’ operates on so can’t be sure if it can be used. The stability of this crystal is very high, showing high inertia to all external influences, and can slowly self-repair after suffering so damage. Only special frequency energies can be used to stimulate stable records in them, using this to manufacture storage or communication devices should be more stable than your existing equipnt. Of course, that’s on the premise that your Source Energy Ore actually works—Ghost Energy, Holy Light, Shadow, and the like all have no effect on it, it’s too lazy."
I glanced at the Boss, thinking perhaps all this sister’s "inertia" might be concentrated into these crystals, which is why she behaves so lively?
"See, collaboration is just this efficient," Harlan finally spoke, smiling joyfully, "In such a short ti we’ve solved several problems and even found improvent directions for new spaceship materials. Taville, make sure to record this, and while you’re at it, create a small model with these material samples, let’s first see if the Source Energy Ore can connect them... By the way, do these purple crystals have a na?"
Sister Hila fiddled with her ponytail: "My children used to call it the Holy Core, later it was called the Grace Crystal, but I always thought those nas were too pretentious, so I generally call it Truth Crystal, straightforward and understandable, aligning with our Energy System."
I couldn’t help but rember the pompous nas the Source Energy Ore had when it first appeared, like Imperial Blood Ore and so on; it seems no matter where you go, when the boss creates an extraordinary material, there are always so guys in the background stirring things up with a bunch of flamboyant nas, and in the end, the result is: these flamboyant nas always have to revert to simplicity... "Truth Crystal" isn’t so bad after all.
At this point, I noticed Abyss Xyrin hadn’t spoken, just absently staring at the tal rod made from purified Source Energy Ore on the table, so I curiously asked her, "What’s wrong? Do you have any suggestions for spaceship materials?"
"No," Abyss Xyrin shook her head, her voice carrying a hint of grievance, "Just finally figured out how you managed to outsmart several tis with that stuff..."
: "... Ahem, let’s not dwell on the details..."
The New Empire has always been weaker than the Abyss Zone in comprehensive strength, but since the widespread application of Source Energy Ore, various new weapons have been erging, like the miniaturized Dismantling Effect Generator and perfectly integrated "Tech-Magic Hybrid" warships. These may not possess decisive power, but they have caused significant damage to the Fallen Apostles through unconventional thods, as no one had previously thought to defend against these new-style pieces of equipnt, so whenever new weapons were newly equipped, the frontlines would see a series of victories...
The victories of the New Empire certainly wouldn’t be as pleasant for the Abyss Xyrin.
Abyss Xyrin isn’t foolish, she must have tried to study how the New Empire’s various peculiar pieces of equipnt were made, but faced with the Xyrin Apostle’s tradition of "self-destruct when in doubt," she had never succeeded in acquiring a single sample. Now that the Source Energy Ore was presented on the table, with her analytical skills, she imdiately figured out what was going on.
It looks like this forr mainstay of the Abyss Zone holds a significant grudge.
I hurriedly cleared my throat to change the subject, refocusing the discussion on the joint manufacturing of deep diving equipnt, and the others on site actively voiced their opinions. Soon, everyone discussed and ca up with an initial draft plan for four-side collaboration in manufacturing deep diving equipnt.
"We will start constructing new facilities near the largest Deep Dive Port in the Imperial District, the first phase is expansion work, then once your personnel and equipnt from each side are in place, we’ll start the specific R&D design of the second phase," Sandora looked around the site, "When can personnel and materials from Huron’s side be in place?"
"Actually, I’ve already been preparing before I set off," Hila nodded, "Previously, when talking with Xingchen I roughly understood your side’s needs, personnel and materials have already been allocated, but transporting a large amount from Huron to here will be very troubleso, not like coming and going by myself... So Xingchen will need to lend a hand."
This ti, the Huron God King’s expression was serious, and naturally, Father God couldn’t continue to refuse, and could only helplessly wave his hand, "Alright, I’ll co with you in a couple of days... Speaking of which, it indeed has been quite a while since I visited you."
"And the Abyss Zone needs to get equipnt and facilities in place as well," I followed up on Sandora’s words and glanced at Abyss Xyrin, "You promised to provide full support of technology, equipnt, and personnel, how are you planning to transport them?"
"That is simple, anyway the Abyss Zone and the New Empire have already joined borders. At that ti, we can discuss a Jump Key, and directly ’airdrop’ from the World Gate into your territory. You can send people to monitor the entire process, I guess there are still those among you who will remain wary about the Abyss Zone. For such a large amount of personnel and materials, multiple checks will make everyone reassured."
I frowned, "Won’t the New Army cause trouble? They seem to have already taken control of the border..."
"You think I would decline to that extent?" Abyss Xyrin looked over with a half-smile, "There is still Universe under my control on the border, with so areas directly adjoining your newly established ’New Frontier.’ At that point, as long as you and I negotiate a Pass Key, the World Gate connects together, and the transportation fleet departing from the Abyss Zone can travel unimpeded: I truly appreciate your ’border-joining’ actions. As for the New Army... they indeed won’t settle down, that represents the most agitated extre part of from back then, so they will definitely try to sabotage, but you don’t need to worry, I still have quite a few forces at hand."
I looked at Abyss Xyrin seriously, once again seeing that strategic wisdom and cunning in her eyes.
Even the split between the New Army and the Old Army was a result of her calculations. She’s a terrifying figure who takes everything into account—including her own death or the enemy’s victory, which could rely be trivial components in her new sches. Honestly, it’s fortunate not to have her as an adversary.
Sandora seed to ponder: "Wait a second, so by this logic... When I redrew the territories and connected the New Empire directly with the Abyss Zone, was it also within your expectation? You suggested we withdraw after conquering those Universes, and then when the New Empire rebuilt fortresses and defined the new borders, there were no obstacles—all of this was arranged by you because you knew that both sides would inevitably cooperate in the future, and thus you laid the groundwork early for the transport routes that would be needed later?"
Abyss Xyrin flashed a sly smile and blinked: "Who knows?"
I spread my hands, looking up at the sky with helplessness: "That’s why I don’t like dealing with you—you’re too skilled at manipulating people. Everything in the world is just data for your calculations, including your own life and death."
Taville noticed the brief eting was over, got up, and bid farewell to everyone present. Sandora and Harlan also expressed their intention to go prepare for the Joint Laboratory and left the hall. Soon, only three Void Creatures and a collective consciousness were left here. Father God looked at Abyss Xyrin, then at the others around him, and suddenly revealed a smile of sentint: "I never thought I’d et the ruler of the Abyss Zone under such circumstances."
Earlier, upon eting Abyss Xyrin, he imdiately began discussing business and didn’t take the ti to express his emotions. Now that the topic of discussion had settled, he expressed his thoughts on this peculiar situation.
"I didn’t expect this either," Abyss Xyrin glanced at this possibly oldest creature in the Void, her eyes rolling, thinking about sothing unknown, "At the beginning of the project, I never imagined cooperating with you—after all, the initial phase of this project was so rebellious that it was hard to determine whether you would disregard everything and unite against the Abyss Zone once you knew what I was doing... I still have a superficial understanding of the human mind in the real world. So, as the wisest elder in the Void, what do you think of ?"
Father God quietly looked at the woman before him, and only spoke after half a minute: "Slightly beyond my expectations. The magnitude of your plan exceeds everyone’s imagination. I must admit, overly long years and inherent inertia have shackled the inner hearts of us Void Creatures, also weakening our desire to explore the truth. I didn’t expect the biggest secret of the Void to be discovered by you—a young, sowhat flawed collective consciousness. In theory, exploring the truth of the Void should be our expertise."
Hila’s statent was more straightforward. She murmured with so dissatisfaction: "We couldn’t even understand our own situation."
"In any case, your current actions will save all Order Worlds, so I am happy to cooperate. I believe Hila feels the sa way," Father God glanced at Hila, then turned to Abyss Xyrin with a solemn expression, "But I’ve also learned about your thought process from Chen. You are a ruthless individual; for the continuity and expansion of the Empire, you can use everything as a bargaining chip without considering the cost, not just the Order Worlds, but including yourself as well. This is a dangerous operation mode. In the event of conflict between your Empire and the Order World, you are a huge risk... You understand my aning."
"After the bridge-building, will you eliminate ?" Abyss Xyrin asked, seemingly with a sense of knowing the answer in advance.
"Of course not, but I hope you can understand..." Father God’s face retained a constant gentle smile, his voice calm and slightly sluggish, but suddenly an indescribable... atmosphere erged around him. I don’t know if it’s montum or pressure, clearly feeling no oppressiveness, yet an irresistible, undeniable feeling instantly spread, as if you were looking at a clear spring that felt unremarkable, but from the depths of your heart recognized this spring as unbeatable: Such a strange atmosphere spread wantonly. I stared in astonishnt at this friendly neighborhood big brother, experiencing for the first ti his ’power’!
"I hope you can understand... The current cooperation is because you are harmless, because you are saving the Order World, because of your ’benevolent acts’. But if after the bridge-building, you destroy order for any reason, slaughter innocents, subvert the Void, then we three and any other possible Void Creatures have no reason to sit idly by. At least I will declare war on you in the na of the Void, standing on the victims’ side, you will be crushed by everything."
"Oh my, how long has it been since you released such a declaration?" Hila looked at Xingchen in surprise.
Abyss Xyrin’s complexion slightly changed, this individual who is always incredibly composed actually showed a slight change: "Declaration of will? Established fact?"
"Yes, the second declaration of will in twelve trillion years," Father God nodded, "After understanding your behavior patterns and the entire ’Da Ye’ plan recently, I believe you need this kind of declaration to keep you in check."
Abyss Xyrin shrugged: "I’ve only heard of it till now, never thought it would befall ... Well, deeply honored."
Even at this mont, I was still a bit bewildered: "Can soone explain what that was just now? Second brother, did you use an ultimate move?"
"Uh... Little brother seems to have not mastered this power yet," Sister Hila rubbed her head slightly in pain but hesitated and began to explain anyway: "You know Void Creatures represent the Source of All Things, right?"
I nodded.
"Just now, that was a ’notice’ issued by Void Creatures in the na of the Origin. Once issued, it becos an established fact, and as long as the Void exists, it will be realized as required, in due ti, and place. If the declared target triggers certain conditions, it will imdiately encounter attacks from the entire Void, from the Void Ladder downward, everything, whether matter, energy, space-ti, the past, future, reality, or illusion, whether existent or non-existent, all will beco enemies. You know all things, even things beyond ’everything’ originate from the Void, thus this declaration is unstoppable..."
Before Hila finished, Abyss Xyrin took the initiative to continue: "If I trigger the conditions, then everything under the Void would beco my enemy, including myself, including my own will, and including every basic particle and every flashing thought in the Abyss Zone. Moreover, most importantly: The declaration is an ’established fact’, no matter how you resist, it must be realized; as long as the Void exists, it must be realized... Really a bit unexpected, never thought I would actually be declared, always thought it was just a legend."
I gazed wide-eyed at Father God, finally genuinely realizing how terrifying this seemingly harmless neighborhood second brother was: To protect the Order World, he dares to do anything and can do anything!
But perhaps being a Void Creature gives a natural immunity to this terrifying ’declaration’, soon I recovered from astonishnt and pondered another matter: "Speaking of this powerful thing... Why isn’t it used more often? Especially in this complex situation, Xingchen, you could clear out the New Army of the Abyss Zone with just one declaration, wouldn’t that be effective?"
Father God hadn’t spoken yet when Hila knocked my head with a punch: "What are you thinking? Do you think such a big move would have no harm at all!?"
I: "?"
"When the declaration is realized, it will activate all Order Worlds, and even the Abyss," Father God explained gently, "Regardless of who the destroyed enemy is, the declaration itself will first cause a great disturbance in the entire Void, so unqualified individuals aren’t eligible for declaration. I have to worry about the children suffering. Only Abyss Xyrin, her current power isn’t yet matching that extrely dangerous opponent I declared before, but her potential threat... In short, after the bridge is successfully built, she and her army will turn into an almost invincible form of life, then only Void Creatures like you and have the ability to fully manage them. We must take responsibility."
(Thinking about it, it’s ti to slightly reveal the power of Void Creatures) (To be continued. If you like this work, welco to go to Qidian (qidian) to vote for recomndations and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.)
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