svetikya Chapter 403 Black Tower: I think I heard something terrible?
Chapter 403 Black Tower: I think I heard something terrible?
The term was quite impactful, and both Black Tower and Screw Gum were momentarily stunned.
"Did I just...hear something?"
Black Tower's expression went blank for a second, then he was instantly stunned: "First Envoy, are you talking about the 'Imperial Scepter'?"
"Um."
Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Black Tower's brain began to work quickly.
She certainly wouldn't dare add the data for the Imperial Scepter into the simulated universe.
The scepter system created by Rupert II remains unsurpassed to this day. Even if all the computing power of the entire universe were concentrated, it could only reach 71% of its peak. The biggest reason is that there is a part of the scepter system that these scholars dare not touch.
That is the "Imperial Scepter," driven by the Anti-Life Equation and dedicated to simulating the paths to the destruction of various civilizations.
The Erudite Society divided up all the scepters back then, and dared not touch those kinds of scepters.
After all, who would go out and study a topic like "destroying civilization" in public?
Therefore, this type of scepter is either permanently sealed away or thrown away in a deserted place.
Later, the scepter system ran out of computing power, and no one bothered to touch those powerful intellectual weapons.
But that's it.
— Littering will bring divine retribution; look, this has come true!
"These things certainly won't exist in a simulated universe... but why are you suddenly asking about this?"
"I ask, puzzled," Black Tower asked.
Yun sighed, "The next destination for the Star Train..."
"Onpharos?"
Black Tower has already answered.
The Black Tower is still trying to probe that airtight place surrounded by three destinies.
Black Tower loves to challenge the unknown.
It's hidden so well, who knows what's inside?
Okay, I understand now.
But it's not good news.
Black Tower frowned and hissed.
"If that's the case... then that's really... quite unexpected."
Conclusion: Onpharos is a virtual world simulated by the Imperial Scepter.
Screw Gum grasped the key point: "If that's the case, our observation plan will likely have to be drastically altered."
Yunzhi looked at the two of them: "Have you ever seen a similar scepter?"
Black Tower looked at Screw Gum.
Screw Gum nodded:
"In the long years I have lived, I have indeed seen imperial scepters."
Recalling his past experiences, he said, "When I was searching for the origin of inorganic life on the vast outer stars, I saw a scepter that had slipped through the net. Although its master had perished in his self-crowned death, the scepter had not stopped operating. A terrifying tide of computing power surged within it, yet it never caused a ripple to spread to the outside world."
Yun commented, "He's practically like a ghost."
Screw Gumm agreed with the metaphor:
"Indeed, in order to prevent external interference with the calculations, the Imperial Scepter conceals itself within the recessed space and actively distorts the flow of time within it."
"And the world inside that scepter has gradually gone mad over thousands of years of calculations. I tried to peer inside, but I was almost disturbed by the maddened data entities that disrupted the original logic."
Simply put, it was almost completely destroyed.
"Judgment: If the scepter's operation goes out of control, it may trigger another catastrophe dominated by inorganic life. Therefore, I spent two Amber Ages to paralyze it from the outside."
Question: How did the True Lord know that Onpharos was an imperial scepter?
Curiosity flickered in ScrewGumm's mechanical eyes.
Black Tower also looked at Cloud.
Yun Zhi closed his eyes briefly: "The characteristics of [Hunting] are that simple. Don't you have them in your simulated universe too?"
"That's true. Within the scope of the knowledge circle, it can be considered the omniscient domain of the 'Hunting'."
Black Tower let out a sigh of relief: "Our observation plan is indeed going to undergo a very significant change."
It might need to be redesigned... several times.
Never underestimate the mind of a genius.
Screw Gum remarked, "It's hard to imagine how insane the inside of a scepter that has been calculated over hundreds of Amber Ages must be."
"Ah, probably."
Yun scratched his head, feeling a bit of a headache: "The one that Mr. Screw Gum saw slipped through the net, although it actively hid itself, was just the machine's own behavior, but this scepter... is quite different."
Black Tower suddenly had a bad feeling:
"Don't tell me that scepter is on the verge of collapse."
[Exploration] Before we even got there, the scepter had already started the third anti-organic war.
But it doesn't matter, Black Tower is confident that even if the anti-organic equation spreads throughout the universe, she has the ability to eliminate it.
Yun Zhi could tell at a glance what Black Tower was thinking.
Unfortunately, we must slightly shatter Black Tower's confidence.
"Compared to the one that Screwgoom saw, this Imperial Scepter... has been glanced at by the Ancestor of Ember."
Yun shrugs:
"Interested in an imperial scepter that has been elevated to the rank of Extinction Lord?"
Black Tower: ...
Screw Gum: ...
"What kind of ghost story are you telling?"
Black Tower used the puppet's expressive facial expressions to convey his shock:
"You mean, an uncontrolled intelligent weapon has turned into an Annihilation Lord? That's truly..."
incredible.
A spark of inspiration flashed through Screwgoom's mind, but he quickly calmed down:
Question: Is it the simulated life form inside, or the scepter itself?
"It is obvious that the scepter itself, and its name, are now widely known."
"Who is it?" Black Tower asked.
"Iron Tomb".
This title was originally given to me by the company.
"The Iron Tomb..."
Black Tower recalled an incident that had happened in the past and couldn't help but laugh:
"Fate can be quite interesting sometimes. I remember that after Luofu was invaded by the Great Lord Huanlong, you were worried that the Great Lord 'Iron Tomb' would take the opportunity to invade, so you and Screw Gumu studied ways to defend against the Iron Tomb."
"However, if you say that scepter is the Iron Tomb, then the 'Iron Tomb' that has been active in the universe these days is...?"
Black Tower had already made a guess.
Screw Gum made a definitive conclusion:
"Conclusion: The Extinction Lord 'Iron Tomb' currently operating in the universe is likely a copy of the Destruction Equation spread by the Imperial Scepter."
Black Tower sighed, "If that's the case, it actually proves why there are so few eyewitness accounts of Iron Tomb."
It's just an intangible equation, how could it possibly be visible?
Even Yu Zhao of the Immortal Boat Alliance has difficulty tracking its signal.
"Imperial Scepter, Annihilation Lord... I must admit, these two words are far more appealing to me than the unknowable realms that emerge from the simulated universe."
Black Tower glanced back at the entrance to the simulated universe.
...Suddenly, I lost interest in those school wars.
"Perhaps there's a third piece of news that will be even more intriguing."
The Cloud Theory:
"The Iron Tomb itself is just a scepter; it probably hasn't developed its own consciousness yet."
"If it's not Nanuk, then it can only be the 'administrator' of the scepter spreading the equation of destruction and, through some means, blocking your investigation #4."
Yunzhi did not reveal her name.
At least for now, there is no need for Polka Kakamu to destroy the scepter.
"So, Black Tower, didn't you just say you wanted to resurrect Rupert II and introduce a fifth genius into the simulated universe? No need for that. Go to Onfaros now; there might be a Rupert III waiting for you there."
Yunzhi spoke in a very relaxed tone, completely disregarding the unknown thing.
Black Tower felt a chill run down his spine:
"No way, the administrator of the Emperor's Scepter, who knows if that guy's project is about destroying civilizations? I don't want him to destroy my simulated universe."
That's a real shame.
Yun said something insincerely, then looked at Luosigumu:
"Do you have a list of members for the Genius Club?"
Without saying a word, ScrewGumu first sent a copy to Yunzhi, and asked at the same time:
"Question: Do you suspect that the keeper of that scepter is a member of the Genius Club?"
Yunzhi received a file on his phone. He opened the folder and started searching:
"What if? It can even block the detection of #4. To put it bluntly, apart from being seen by the Venerable Master Boshi, I really can't think of anyone who could do that."
The Society for Broad Knowledge? Who would have that kind of ability?
Seeing that Yunzhi's eyes seemed to be focused on a name, Black Tower didn't care who the other person was, but was instead curious about Yunzhi's behavior:
"You've always been wary of the Iron Tomb, but now that you know its true form, why didn't you shoot it down with an arrow to eliminate any future threat?"
Putting aside other Extinction Lords, the influence of the Iron Tomb is too far-reaching. Once he descends, the technology of the Immortal Boat Alliance will become ineffective or even turn against them...
Even the Black Tower couldn't imagine the consequences of a large, flying starship operating in complete technological silence.
—Sinking ships are probably a good thing, in case they're controlled to self-destruct...
I shouldn't think about it anymore; it's too scary.
"After all, besides being the First Commander, I am also the Supreme Commander of the Immortal Ship Alliance."
Yun tapped the screen and put her phone away:
"That scepter is also related to the Venerable Master Boshi. I've already planned it out. Once I'm inside, I'll find the administrator first and kill that guy."
"And then the scepter became mine."
Black Tower: ... (a speechless look)
"You're really not being polite."
They want to take everything.
Black Tower thought about Yunzhi's recent deeds.
Yalilo-6 wanted other people's mineral resources, Pinocchio wanted other people's shares, and now they want to go to Onfaros, meaning the whole world wants them.
but……
"The scepter alone is not enough to make you ignore the threat of the Annihilation Lord."
Black Tower believes there must be a deeper reason:
"Do you have any other thoughts about Onphalus?"
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My name is Nanuk, and I am the Star God of Destruction.
I believe that everything will eventually lead to destruction, and for this reason, I voluntarily become the embodiment of entropy to fight for the future of the universe.
I am not only the Star God of Destruction.
I am still a top headhunter.
I once promoted a self-destructing being to be a messenger, once glimpsed the ancient sun, selected subordinates from among the [Joyful] Fate Walkers, and chose the sun-devouring behemoth from among the few ancient beasts.
It also ignited a world of harmony, and from the embodiment of [Harmony], it promoted my legion's commander, Xingxiao.
—But I admit, even though I have a daughter, the person I most want to undermine is Yun Zhi, the first envoy of the [Hunting] faction.
Putting everything else aside, the fact that the First Envoy has become the Great Lord of Annihilation is a devastating blow to the [Hunting] path.
Moreover, Yun's attitude towards Lan, that star god, is truly enviable.
My utterly destroyed king respects me and fears me.
Yunzhi genuinely cared for Lan.
So, shouldn't I, as a top headhunter, step in?
………………
just forget it.
When this thought popped into my head, I suddenly felt like I had a thorn in my side.
It felt like I was being watched by a whole bunch of things at once.
What's that over there?
meteor?