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Chapter 990: The Core Nexus (Part 1)
Chapter 990: The Core Nexus (Part 1)
What the hell is this?
As the will of the true gods was stirred by the act of engraving, they were searching for the climber's trail when Lyon stumbled and rose from the soft ground, looking around in confusion.
The Original Clay Tablet was not solid, and beneath the purplish-black clay layer, there was a hidden wonderland. Countless bizarre imprints, like colorful comets, dragged long trails of colorful flames, crisscrossing in this vast underground cavity.
Countless transparent veins, resembling plant leaf veins, densely covered the dome of the underground cavity. Whenever an imprint with a trailing flame passed by, the veins would glow with dazzling light and shadow, flowing rapidly within the countless pipe-like veins.
When Lyon and his companion looked closely, they were astonished to discover that the light and shadow flowing within the veins, though seemingly no larger than a bean, were incredibly intricate and detailed, seemingly containing vast amounts of complex information.
Even though they couldn't discern the meaning with their naked eyes, after glancing at the closest white starlight, they felt as if they had been pulled into a cathedral countless times larger than the Deephold Sanctuary, and a chorus of millions of voices resonated in their ears, singing a layered hymn.
This starlight... is the complete embodiment of Justice?!
Through the atmosphere that shared its origin with the Deephold Sanctuary but was "vast" beyond measure, Lyon and his companion recognized the meaning of this starlight, and their hearts twitched in unison. They instinctively raised their heads, gazing in awe at the countless starlights crisscrossing the cavity.
If this white starlight represented the Justice Authority itself, then what were the other starlights flowing within the transparent veins? And what were those imprints that seemed even more "advanced" than the starlights?
"The Food God..."
After calling out to Lyon, the Serpent Director muttered in a daze:
"We... seem to have stumbled upon an extraordinary secret!"
"Indeed..."
Their gazes darted from one starlight to another, quickly identifying the starlights corresponding to various Authorities, such as Blood, Fear, and Death. Lyon couldn't help but hiss, and a strange sense of deja vu filled his mind.
Although they weren't arranged in a perfectly straight pattern, the transparent veins resembling leaf veins were indeed arranged in a precise, if peculiar, order, much like a circuit board.
The starlights within the pipes, representing different Authorities, were like electrical signals running along circuit paths, crisscrossing and being "read" and transmitted by the strange imprints.
Moreover, the act of engraving one's self and leaving a handprint on the Original Clay Tablet was akin to entering personal information for "fingerprint" identification!
If I were born in a magical world, only knowing how to cast fireballs with magic circles and runes, would I feel this way the first time I saw a modern circuit board?
"Zzzz!"
Just as Lyon was immersed in this strange sense of deja vu, pondering the meaning of this vast cavity, a familiar, grating noise suddenly rang out.
[Relying on your unparalleled talent, you climbed a full 250 levels of the Divine Staircase, disrupting the Original Clay Tablet's defenses against true gods. You entered the interior of 'Core Nexus No. 3' and activated the hidden heterochromatic emblem, 'The Observer of the Core (No. 3)'.]
【The Observer of the Nexus (No. 3): By entering the 3rd Nexus while it's functioning normally, and through observation of its operations, one gains a certain level of understanding of the wisdom-bearing lifeforms.】
【Effect when Equipped: The powers operating within the 3rd Nexus, as well as the secondary powers attached to it, will become traceable and understandable in your eyes.】
【Advanced Route: When your Infiltration Value exceeds 70 points, this badge will automatically advance to the hidden heterochromatic badge "Nexus Observer (No. 3)", with a current progress of 65.5/70.】
【When your Infiltration Value reaches 80 points, this badge will automatically advance to the hidden heterochromatic badge "Nexus Insight (No. 3)", with a current progress of 65.5/80.】
【When your Infiltration Value reaches 90 points, this badge will automatically advance to the hidden heterochromatic badge "Nexus Controller (No. 3)", with a current progress of 65.5/90.】
【Hidden Trait (No need to equip): As an observer of the Nexus' operations, powers at the 60-point Infiltration Value level are no longer beyond your grasp.】
"..."
The Nexus... No. 3?
Hearing this name with a specific number, Lyon couldn't help but take a deep breath as he gazed at the countless powers operating like circuit boards, feeling a strange sense of pressure.
Regardless of what this 3rd Nexus is, judging from its numbered name, it's most likely "artificial." As for the so-called Source God Platform and Original Clay Tablet, they are merely the "skin" covering the outer layer of the Nexus.
Then... who is the person or group that created this Nexus? Are they still alive?
And if they are still alive, will they discover me now that I've entered the Nexus they created? What will their attitude be towards someone who has entered the Nexus?
"How's your imprint doing?"
Feeling a sense of alertness and unease as if encountering an abnormality for the first time, Lyon immediately patted his heart and urged the stunned Serpent Director, who was still in a daze:
"Listen to me, this place feels off! Those imprints give me a strange feeling too. If your imprint has succeeded, we'd better get out of here quickly!"
"It's fine, you don't need to worry."
"???"
"It's not..."
Feeling Lyon's astonishment, the Serpent Director, who was hiding in his heart, quickly explained:
"It's not me! It's not... That voice is indeed mine, but these words aren't..."
"I'm the one speaking."
The voice, identical in tone to the Serpent Director, sounded again with a clear mechanical quality.
When Lyon stepped onto the Divine Staircase, it turned green, instantly teleporting him to the 250th level, and sealing Lyon's "Divine Staircase" as a Two-Five True God, the voice, filled with fatigue, said:
"No. 3, welcome to your awakening."
"???"
"I'm talking about you."
Amidst Lyon's bewildered gaze, the light and shadows in the air flickered slightly, and a vague figure materialized before him.
Pointing at Lyon's brow, the figure with an indiscernible gender spoke in a deep voice:
"Although it seems to be about a decade earlier than expected, seeing you here, having penetrated the Original Clay Tablet to enter, confirms that you are indeed No. 3."
(End of Chapter)
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