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In the light of the stellar core explosion, Lin Ye seemed to see Zhongli nodding in the clouds, Lei Yingdong smiling in the castle tower, and Wendy playing the piano in the rising wind. The power of the three gods merged into his body, etching an eternal mark in the imaginary space:
This body is the contract, this mind is the law.
Post-war aftermath: Shattered laws and a newly formed star core
The observer's remains vanished like the receding tide, leaving only the dying star core. Lin Ye reached out and caught it; through the cracks on the black cube's surface, specks of starlight shone through.
Bronya's voice trembled with relief as she detected stable stellar core energy, but fragments of the observer's laws were escaping into the quantum sea.
Kafka kicked away the twisted chains of her Word of Power and walked to Lin Ye's side. Her silver hair had transformed into a three-colored shimmering light, and her fingertips gently touched the star core: now, it resembled more of a souvenir.
Lin Ye nodded, and the star core transformed into three crystalline seeds in his palm, each engraved with the symbols of rock, lightning, and wind: proof of the resonance of the three gods. He looked up towards Teyvat, where the light from the three networks of divine visions gradually dimmed, notifying all worlds that the observers' law attacks were temporarily ineffective, but the decisive battle in the Sea of Quanta was the key.
Kafka suddenly chuckled and used the tip of her gun to lift Lin Ye's chin: "Don't look at us like it's the end of the world. At least for now..." Her pupils reflected the faint light of the star core. "We have the key to defying the laws of nature."
Lin Ye held her hand, feeling the three-colored energy flowing between them. The cracks in the imaginary space began to heal, and the whistle of the Star Train echoed in the distance. He knew that the power of the Three Gods' resonance had not only repelled the observers but also planted the seeds of resistance in the hearts of every civilization.
Next stop, the Sea of Quanta. He gripped his rock spear tightly, tri-colored patterns spreading across its shaft. This time, we will rewrite the laws of observation for the entire universe.
Kafka raised an eyebrow, her twin pistols spinning in dazzling arcs of light: "Let's make this clear first, if you almost kill me again, I'll melt your rock spears and make them into a necklace."
Lin Ye smiled and looked up at the starry sky. Before the phantoms of the three gods dissipated in the clouds, they left behind their final whispers:
The contract has been made; the resonance will endure.
Chapter 126: The Dark King's Invitation
The metal walls of the gravity chamber groaned under the strain, and Lin Ye could feel every inch of his skin bearing the pressure of ten times the force of gravity. He slowly adjusted his breathing, sensing the flow of energy within his body—three months of this almost self-torturing training had allowed his cells to memorize the energy fluctuation patterns of the Super Blue form.
The system displays the current energy reading. He silently recited the command in his mind, while simultaneously controlling his breath to complete the seventy-second cycle through his meridians.
The semi-transparent interface projected onto the retina suddenly flickered, and the data stream refreshed like a waterfall:
[Host: Lin Ye]
[Energy Level: SS+ (Critical Breakthrough State)]
[Bloodline Purity: 92% Ancient Saiyan (Genetic Lock Loosening)]
[Special Skills: Ultimate Skill (Beginner 37%), Data Analysis (Newly Unlocked, Proficiency 12%)]
[Warning: Abnormally high levels of host adrenaline detected]
Lin Ye frowned slightly. Ever since he accidentally activated the data analysis ability at the Power Tournament, the system had become unstable, frequently displaying inexplicable warnings. Just as he was about to investigate further—
Ding! Abnormal spatial fluctuation detected! The system alarm suddenly became shrill and piercing, and the interface instantly turned a blinding red. Coordinates: 138.64 degrees East longitude, 35.68 degrees North latitude, energy signature match rate 87%—Dark Realm King! It is recommended to enter combat mode immediately!
Lin Ye suddenly opened his eyes, his golden pupils contracting like a wild beast in the darkness. The words Weiss had spoken three months ago while he was healing suddenly echoed in his mind: Remember, kid, if you ever encounter someone who claims to be the Dark Lord of the World, don't think about anything else, just use teleportation to escape to the God of Destruction Realm immediately.
The alloy walls of the gravity chamber suddenly twisted and deformed like putty, with eerie purplish-black light seeping from the cracks on the surface. Lin Ye instantly completed his Super Blue transformation, golden flames enveloping his entire body like materialized armor. He could sense that this was not an ordinary spatial jump, but rather some higher-dimensional being forcibly tearing apart the barrier of the real world.
Interesting. A voice echoed from all directions. The system's chosen one of the seventh universe truly lives up to his name.
A dark rift opened in the air, like a wound slashed open by an invisible blade. A figure emerged from it, draped in a robe studded with stars; with each step, a swirling galaxy pattern appeared on the ground. When the newcomer removed his hood, Lin Ye's breath caught in his throat—the face was so perfect it seemed unreal; when his purplish-black lips curved upwards, two rows of fine, shark-like fangs were revealed.
"I have long admired your name, Lord Lin Ye." Dark Lord Demiulg performed an ancient greeting, the stars on his robes swirling with his movements. "Forgive my intrusion, but there are some matters that must be discussed in person."
Lin Ye remained vigilant, clearly sensing the chaotic energy surrounding his opponent. It wasn't the power of a God of Destruction, nor a variant of the power of a Supreme Kai, but a more primordial and dangerous force—like the manifestation of chaos at the dawn of the universe. The system interface frantically refreshed with warnings:
[Energy reading exceeds measurement range!]
[Spatial stability continues to decline!]
[It is recommended to activate the emergency disengagement protocol!]
Trespassing on private property is no good habit. Lin Ye deliberately amplified his arrogance, causing the training room floor to crack with spiderweb-like patterns under the energy impact, giving him three seconds to explain his purpose. His fingers trembled slightly, ready to activate teleportation at any moment.
Demiurge chuckled softly, a sound that sent a strange, stinging pain through Lin Ye's eardrums. He then snapped his fingers, and the entire gravity chamber was suddenly pulled into some kind of subspace—the surroundings transformed into a vast starry sky, with countless galaxies rotating in the distance, and beneath his feet a holographic projection of the Seventh Universe, accurate to the trajectory of every single planet.
"No need to be nervous." The Dark Supreme God waved his hand elegantly. This was just a barrier for conversation. After all... his gaze glanced meaningfully at the gravity chamber door. Our next conversation was not suitable for certain people to hear.
Lin Ye was secretly alarmed. Even Weiss needed a staff to use this ability to create independent spaces at will. Suddenly, a new notification popped up on the system interface:
[Genesis-level spatial manipulation detected]
[Comparison results: 12.7% similarity to the system's core code]
[WARNING: The other party may have system administrator privileges]
"I have a proposal you can't refuse." Demiurge tapped his finger, and a seed-like object shimmering with seven-colored light appeared in the center of the projection. The moment it appeared, Lin Ye's system suddenly vibrated violently, all data frantically refreshing, finally settling on an unprecedented blood-red warning:
[Top Alert! Genesis-level energy source detected—the Seed of the Universe!]
Hazard Level: ∞ (Cannot be assessed)
[Original Record: This object caused the Third Era to restart]
[Recommendation: Stay away immediately! Repeat, stay away immediately!]
Lin Ye's pupils constricted to pinpoints. In the ancient memories shared with him by the system, there had been a vague mention of this ancient artifact capable of rewriting the fundamental laws of the universe. But all the information indicated that it had long been destroyed in the turbulent flow of spacetime.
"Interesting." Demiurge seemed to be able to see the system interface, his gaze fixed intently on Lin Ye's eyes. "Your system still retains the memory module of the original protocol." He slowly stepped forward, the star patterns on his robe beginning to distort and deform. "Looks like I've found the right person."
Lin Ye suppressed the turmoil in his heart and forced himself to remain calm: "Just say it, what do you want?" He quietly put his right hand behind his back, and a miniature energy blast condensed at his fingertips—not for attack, but to be detonated as a signal if necessary.
"Cooperation." The Dark Supreme God took a step forward, the starry background rippled with his movement. "I know you're looking for a way to completely break free from the system's control." He pointed to the projection of the Seed of the Universe, and that thing could grant you true freedom.
Lin Ye's breath hitched slightly. He had never told anyone this secret, not even Vegeta knew that he had been secretly researching how to break free from the system's binding.
"It's currently hidden in the silent star field of the seventh universe," Demiurge continued, his voice as alluring as a viper's hiss, but a special key is needed to unlock the seal. Suddenly, black liquid seeped from his fingertips, condensing in mid-air into a prismatic crystal, like... this.
Just then, Bulma's urgent voice suddenly rang in Lin Ye's earpiece: "Lin Ye! What are you doing?! All the gravity monitoring devices in the entire West Capital have gone mad! All the quantum computers in the lab have overheated and crashed! That energy reading has exceeded the warning threshold of 300%!"
Demiurge looked regretful: "It seems our conversation has been interrupted." He tossed the black crystal to Lin Ye, "Three days later, bring this to the coordinates to see me." His body began to turn transparent. "Remember—don't tell the God of Destruction; that guy's recklessness will ruin the whole plan."
Space shattered like a mirror, and Lin Ye was back in the gravity chamber in the blink of an eye. He knelt on one knee, panting heavily, only then realizing that his combat suit was soaked with cold sweat. The black crystal in his hand emitted a chilling aura, its surface occasionally flashing with starlight-like glimmers. Upon closer inspection, those points of light were actually moving slowly, like a real galaxy.
"System, perform a full scan of this object." Lin Ye's voice was somewhat hoarse.
[Scan to start...]
[Material Analysis: Unknown composite (not from this universe)]
[Energy characteristics: 17.8% similarity to the host system]
[Structural Analysis: Contains High-Dimensional Spatial Folds Internally]
[Risk Assessment: No malicious programs detected so far, but...]
But what? Lin Ye pressed.
However, its energy fluctuations resonated with the sealed creation module of the system.
[Speculation: It might be some kind of system key]
Lin Ye frowned. His intuition told him that Demiurge was definitely concealing crucial information, but the allure of the Seed of the Universe was simply too great. If he could gain the power to rewrite the rules of the universe, perhaps he truly could…
Lin Ye! The gravity chamber door was violently smashed open, and Vegeta, his body wreathed in deep blue flames, charged in, his tail standing straight up in anger. What was that energy fluctuation just now? Lord Beerus's temple sensed it!
Lin Ye subconsciously gripped the black crystal, hesitated for a moment, and then decided to confess: The Dark Realm King God had come looking for me.
Vegeta's expression instantly darkened: that ancient relic sealed away by Zeno himself? He grabbed Lin Ye's wrist with such force that he almost crushed bones. "Listen," he said, "whatever he promises, don't believe it." The Supreme Kai clan never lied, but the Dark Supreme Kai was most adept at using fragments of reality to weave deadly traps.
Lin Ye broke free from Vegeta's grasp, the crystal shimmering with an eerie light in his palm: but he knew the whereabouts of the Seed of the Universe.
What?! Vegeta was struck dumb, his pupils contracting violently. That thing really existed? His voice trembled, a rare occurrence. Whis had said the Seed of the Universe was...
Just then, a glaring red warning popped up on Lin Ye's system interface:
[Abnormal data connection detected!]
[Source: Black Crystal]
[Content transmitted: Partial system source code (encryption protocol X-12)]
[WARNING! An unknown program is rewriting the host's genetic sequence!]
Before Lin Ye could react, a searing pain shot from his spine to his brain. He collapsed to his knees, seeing star-like patterns, identical to crystal, emerging beneath the skin of his arm, spreading across his entire body as if alive. Vegeta's roar, Bulma's screams through the communicator, and the system's shrill alarm all mingled together.
In the last moment before his consciousness was swallowed by darkness, Lin Ye saw a line of small text flash across the system interface:
[Progress in unlocking the genetic lock: 99%...]
[The ancient Saiyan bloodline is about to awaken...]
Chapter 127: The Price of Betrayal
It is here.
The voice of the Dark Supreme God echoed through the dark passage. I clenched my fist, feeling the eerie energy surging around me. This ancient ruin, buried deep underground, exuded an unsettling aura. The walls were covered with runes I didn't recognize, each line glowing faintly as if it were breathing.
Are you sure the Supreme Kai of Time is imprisoned here? I asked in a low voice.
The Dark Supreme God's face, forever hidden in the shadows, turned to me: "My intelligence has never been wrong. She has been imprisoned for three hundred years, her power almost completely drained." He paused, then continued, "We must rescue her."
I nodded and followed him deeper into the ruins. The air was thick with a mingled scent of decay and a cloyingly sweet aroma, making my temples throb. For some reason, ever since entering these ruins, my system interface had been flickering, as if it were being interfered with.
Turning a corner, a breathtaking panorama suddenly appeared before us—a massive circular altar. Suspended in the center of the altar was a crystal cage, inside which huddled a silver-haired woman. Four jet-black chains pierced her wrists and ankles, the other ends of which were connected to eerie devices at the four corners of the altar. These devices emitted ominous buzzing sounds, draining her power.
The Supreme Kai of Time... I gasped.
At that very moment, my vision was suddenly filled with a blood-red hue.
[WARNING! System has been compromised!]
[Urgent Mission Issued: Immediately Slay the Supreme Kai of Time]
[Reward: Infinite Time Stop Ability]
[Failure Penalty: Permanent System Shutdown]
What the hell?! I took a step back abruptly. The system interface was distorted and deformed, as if it had been forcibly altered by some higher-dimensional force.
The Dark Supreme God keenly sensed my unusual behavior: What's wrong?
I suppressed my shock: It's nothing, it's just... the power field here is too strong. I can't tell him about the system; my intuition tells me something's fishy.
We approached the altar cautiously. As we drew closer, I could see the Supreme Kai of Time clearly—she was younger than I had imagined, but her face beneath her silver hair was almost translucent with paleness, her lips were cracked, and her eyes were tightly closed. Most chilling were the wounds on her body; the chains seemed to be more than just physical restraints, constantly draining her life force.
We need to hurry. The Dark Supreme God's voice suddenly became urgent; I could sense the guards were approaching.
I reached out to touch the crystal cage, but was immediately repelled by a powerful force. At the same time, a system notification shrieked in my mind:
[Mission accomplished! Target eliminated!]