Chapter 991: The Core Nexus (Part 2)
Chapter 991: The Core Nexus (Part 2)
"In simpler terms, you are one of my kin... or rather, one of my kin from my previous life."
After waiting for a while without a response from Lyon, the shadow-like figure of the "Ascent to Divinity" frowned slightly, then explained:
"I'm not the staircase you imagined. I merely used its voice recording. As for the outer layer of purple-black primordial clay tablet, it's used to filter you and others. Because, apart from those born with the ability to directly face the core, all other beings have a fixed upper limit to their understanding of authority."
For example, the Pillar Deity you understood has a limit of fifty levels in single-attribute authority on the Ascent to Divinity. Once a single-attribute authority exceeds fifty levels, the corresponding authority will be transformed into truth, and it will no longer be possible to push a second attribute authority to fifty levels. Moreover, the maximum limit is ninety-nine levels.
But we are different. We are born with the ability to directly face the core and are not bound by such restrictions... Although you cleverly mixed fifty-nine levels from that human and Pillar Deity's heart, you can still surpass one hundred levels on the Ascent to Divinity. So, you must be one of my kin!"
"..."
I think I understand a little...
After hearing the vague figure's confident judgment, Lyon hesitantly asked:
"So... does the thickness of the upper clay tablet correspond to about 'one hundred levels' on the Ascent to Divinity? Only those above one hundred levels can come down?"
"Yes, but it's not that only those above one hundred levels can come down. It's just that only we can possibly exceed one hundred levels."
After correcting Lyon's statement, the "Ascent to Divinity" hesitated slightly, then reluctantly replied:
"At least, most of the time it should be like that."
Most of the time?
Hearing this, Lyon paused, then asked:
"Does that mean there are exceptions?"
"I guess so..."
The figure, now clearly showing a strained expression, sighed and spoke:
"About five or six thousand years ago, there was a human who killed not just one Pillar Deity but also managed to break through the filtering layer of the primordial clay tablet using a method similar to yours. He barged in here and woke me up once, narrowly escaping my detection."
"I almost mistook him for you, but he arrived several thousand years earlier than expected. When I realized something was amiss, I checked and found that he had cheated. So, I expelled him from here."
"..."
Several thousand years ago... killing not just one Pillar Deity... and breaking through the source deity platform while under siege from a group of true deities...
That must be the Old Man of the Third Generation!
Lyon's mouth twitched uncontrollably as the image of the old man with the round head and his despicable figure flashed through his mind.
No wonder he was so ridiculously powerful. He must have also "glimpsed" the Core Nexus... No! It's because he was so powerful that he was able to break in and see the Core Nexus. The secret he wanted to hide, which he hinted at mysteriously, was most likely related to this Core Nexus.
"In any case, although there was a misunderstanding, you're definitely fine!"
After slightly boosting his morale, the figure of the "Ascent to Divinity" looked at Lyon with certainty and said:
"Even without the Pillar Deity's heart and that not-so-smart human, you could reach two hundred levels on the Ascent to Divinity on your own. So, although there's a discrepancy in time, based on your talent and what you've done, you're definitely number 3!"
A discrepancy in time... based on what I've done...
Hearing this, Lyon couldn't help but take a deep breath and asked eagerly:
"Can you tell me specifically what I did?"
"Of course, it's ruling the entire number 3 world!"
As if seeing through Lyon's past and future, the shadowy figure admired Lyon and said with a smile:
"Although your bloodline is mixed with other races, we are born with the ability to directly face the core and see through the essence of things. We are destined to reign supreme over all beings, and it's in our nature to want to rule over everything."
"Huh?!"
In Lyon's suddenly tightened pupils, a vague figure expressed surprise, "3rd, I just looked at your past. To be honest, I originally thought you'd try to rule a human kingdom first, then conquer all of humanity, and then extend your reach to the Cleanup Bureau and other races, eventually unifying the entire world. But you actually took control of the Cleanup Bureau first."
"Hmm... Now that I think about it, doing it this way might be faster. Whether ruling the world from the bottom up or directly seizing control of the human organization called the Cleanup Bureau and then ruling the world from the top down, the end result is the same..."
"3rd, why aren't you saying anything?"
"...Because I'm shocked about my brother's identity..."
Lyon closed her eyes, recalling William's grand ambition since elementary school, his ability to grasp the essence of situations, and the supposed decade-long discrepancy. There couldn't be another kid like this; now, she was almost certain that the 3rd they were waiting for wasn't her but William!
So, you've definitely waited for the wrong person again. It's not a matter of a time discrepancy causing '3rd' to arrive a decade early; the 3rd you're waiting for, who will rule humanity, is currently at my house, struggling with summer homework. If he doesn't finish it, he might even get a beating...
This is... Anna's photo brought three people, one with a time-traveling device, and one who might be William, a member of an unknown race. None of them are easy to deal with... Speaking of which, Melenie might also have some strange origins.
After deciding to thoroughly check on those two brats when she got back, Lyon touched her "heart," which she didn't know when it had stopped beating. She put on an act, looking bewildered, and asked, "But if I'm one of your people, why don't I have my own memories?"
"You've been dead for who knows how long, just like me, so you shouldn't have any memories... Never mind, I don't have time to explain."
After a brief conversation with Lyon, the blurry figure began to flicker, their voice filled with annoyance. "I was supposed to have more time to explain things to you, but that human with the square head who stumbled in not only woke me from my slumber but also wasted the rest of my time."
"Sigh... 3rd, I don't have enough time left to explain everything to you. You'll have to find someone else to ask about the specifics."
"Who should I find? Where should I go?"
"Go to the Old Earth, find..."
"Who should I look for?"
"...?"
"?"
"Zzzz..."
"???"
The blurry figure flickered like snow on an old TV and then went black, disappearing completely. Lyon was stunned.
"You have time to talk about all this, but you don't finish telling me who to find?!"
(End of Chapter)
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