Chapter 789 I allow you to hug me with Ian’s face (6000)
Echo.
All the different echoes of thousands of years are ringing in my ears.
The first thing was thunder. And incredible huge vibrations. It was the sound of the continent shaking and the ocean boiling. The storm swept across the world, and even if the entire institute sank into the ground, it could not stop the thunder caused by the tsunami hitting the mountains. It was overwhelming.
Some people face death in confusion and despair. This may be a kind of mercy, because such a quick death is painless and does not require facing the suffocating reality after the apocalypse.
Then came the sobbing. The survivors managed to save their lives in the face of the sudden disaster, but they still have too many things that they have not preserved, including relatives and friends, elders and descendants, bosses and subordinates, the voices of people walking on the street, the roadside.
The swaying branches of the landscape trees, and the appointments with friends on the street. All the ordinary things that make up life have gone away, and what remains are only the sobs and sobs scattered in the strong wind after the destruction.
Then comes the question. Why us? Why does disaster happen? Why does this happen? Why are the best people dying? Why can an incompetent person like me survive?
In addition to the luck of their survival, those who survived occasionally had such confused or angry questions from deep in their hearts. They deeply felt their own powerlessness, and lived in more pain than death, because they understood that just
It is because they will never be able to usher in the happy ending of the story after being saved from danger. Civilization will definitely be lost in their hands. They will be the first to enter tragedy, so they would rather let others survive on their behalf. But in the end, there is silence.
No matter how angry and painful, desperate and confused, reality will not change because of crying.
The civilization of Terra has been destroyed, and its last breath was forcibly maintained by one man, a dying old man with wisdom.
As long as he is alive, civilization still has the possibility of recovery - because he has a gift in his brain that can record all data, a chip that shines with silver brilliance like stars.
With such incredible gifts and wisdom that transcends time, even one person can carry civilization.
After the disaster, he did not give up his efforts. The old man was still conducting experiments with some surviving researchers in the remaining research institute, exploring many possibilities for sublimation, and sending away the inheritors who inherited part of his knowledge one by one.
Sent to many shelters across Terra.
He was keenly aware of the suffering and torture that Terra was about to face after its destruction - the star god's spaceship fell, and the true dragon's plan failed, but the fire of a thousand stars would still arrive as promised, and this time, who could welcome them
It is no longer a complete Terran civilization, but a turbulent planet that can still breed life.
A land where "them" can take root and revive again.
They will not be accepted by Terra, but will grow freely, grow into their own perfection in all suitable places, and wreak havoc in the homeland of mankind.
——They must be defeated.
This is the only goal the old man has set for himself.
At the very least, human beings must at least leave a cemetery of their own for themselves.
——As for how to do it.
Only the echo of footsteps echoed in the empty laboratory. After the last researcher was sent away, the entire institute fell silent, leaving only the intelligent servants moving in the corridor.
It was in this silence that the forerunner stopped breathing. When did life leave that body?
He has gained glory, has a revered status, is trusted and even worshiped by everyone, and has created a new era. There is no doubt that he is an individual on the planet. Even the death of such a person should be earth-shattering and shake the entire civilization.
A major event in the world.
But it is a pity that civilization passed away before him. So all that is left with endless echoes is silence. Light and shadow disappear, and all images collapse.
As if he had woken up, Ian removed his hand from the fragments of the computing chip.
"Ian?"
On the side, Anfa noticed something was wrong with Ian. She started to ask, but the boy came back to his senses: "Huh? Yeah, it's okay." He told his friend
The man showed a peaceful smile: "It's just that I saw something unusual."
It is indeed an unusual, even extraordinary past.
There is no other possibility. Ian can be sure that what he saw was the original owner of the silver chip, the "Forerunner" in the last period of his life.
However, this period of time was not complete. Only the memory of the period when he was confused that his knowledge could not be passed on was relatively clear. The memories of other periods of time were just fragments, passing by in a flash and unable to be seen clearly at all.
In this memory, what Ian felt most deeply was not despair, fear and confusion.
But a deep loneliness.
As a traveler on the earth and a visitor from another civilization, Ian is as lonely as the forerunners.
They are all located in a world that lags behind the times they live in. No one around them can understand their wisdom, and it is extremely difficult for them to change the era they live in. They all know very well that if they die, the possibility of changing the world will
The last bit of hope will disappear.
The only difference is that the Forerunners are old, while Ian is just seventeen. The Forerunners have no time to change the future, but Ian not only has, but is even a prophet, and can get more time from future predictions.
But in fact, the environment in which the Forerunners lived was actually superior to that of Ian. The humans in the shelters of his time were all remnants of the pre-Era Terran civilization, and they still had that glorious golden age in their memories, and everyone had it.
The morality and knowledge of the great contemporaries. The most important point.
That is, they all know about the stars—and long for them.
As long as the Forerunners are given another ten years, the Terran civilization today may not be what it is today.
(It’s just a pity that there is no if)
Ian thought in his mind. No matter what, the Forerunners failed to save the civilization of the previous era in the end. After his death, the civilization of the previous era disappeared, and many shelters became the prototypes of the countries of Terra today.
Of course, he did not completely fail. At least, he successfully transferred the gift of the Star God, that is, the silver chip, and the silver chip can even be transferred again and again, cultivating many outstanding people including Inaga II.
Change the world bit by bit.
Now, this authority falls into Ian's hands.
And he was preparing to go to the Alien Research Institute and return to the burial place of the original owner of the silver chip.
"I think."
After calming down, Ian turned his head and said to Anfa beside him: "The reason why the source material computing chip is so important. Perhaps it is because its complete body contains all the data in the Alien Research Institute."
"In other words, the source material computing chip is the core of the Xenogeneic Research Institute, and we already have a fragment in our hands, which has an advantage in the process of exploration."
Ian did not tell the complete truth to Anfa. The function of the source material computing chip may indeed include the above, but its real function. Ian guessed that it may be related to the echo of the Forerunners.
Echo. The reason why the Chejalorvo family was demoted to Nanling is the method of immortality, which is also the technology that the land guardian Axel is currently studying.
Its true essence is to use a certain method to record a person's personality and memory. When the original owner dies, the copied personality and memory can survive on his behalf and continue his work.
Like an echo in the valley.
But precisely because it is an echo, it will continue to deteriorate. Because it has different experiences and does not have the same soul, the echo will eventually become different from the original owner, or even completely opposite. This may be the same as the theoretically true eternal life.
The "mirror" of the law is too far off.
The technology of the pre-epochal civilization was not yet at the point where it could perfectly recreate the soul, so we could only settle for the second best and use echo.
In other words.
(Maybe there are some remaining 'echoes' of the Forerunners in the Alien Research Institute?)
Ian did not tell Anfa about this possibility,
I just became more vigilant: (Even the dark gold dragon that flew straight out of Prison Star Prison as soon as it appeared is the echo of the forerunner?)
This is not impossible, it can even be said to be very possible!
Although he couldn't figure out why Echo turned into a giant dragon, nor why this giant dragon wanted to go to the outer void and beyond Hell. But Ian knew very well that the Echo of the Forerunner definitely knew countless of the most precious knowledge!
Information related to the Star God, information related to true dragons, the core outline of the way to sublimation, the essence of the lifespan of sublimated people and related life extension surgeries, life support systems. There are too many, just memories of just a few dozen seconds.
, which contains at least seven or eight things that Ian is very interested in.
Must. Absolutely get it. Get the database owned by the Xeno Research Institute and the Forerunner Echo.
Ian has made up his mind.
So, after taking a deep breath, he said to the princess of the Jin Deng family: "But, I saw an extremely dangerous security method from behind this chip. I think there is a fourth energy underground in the Alien Research Institute.
Level, maybe even the peak of the fourth level."
"The reason why I don't say it is the fifth energy level is because I can't be sure. After all, I haven't arrived around the ruins yet. If I arrive, I may be able to give the answer. But the peak of the fourth energy level is already very dangerous. Countries are exploring
Is the team prepared to deal with such an enemy?"
"of course."
Anfa listened carefully to Ian's words, but after hearing these words, he laughed, as if he felt that Ian's worries were meaningless: "There are fourth-level strong men in the exploration teams of various countries, not to mention
On our Canaan Moore side, my uncle, Speaker Yapheta, will personally take charge of the Silver Gate family. The inherited Silver Gatekeeper' will have the ability to cross space at short distances at the fourth energy level. With him, everyone in the exploration team
There will be no danger."
"And your empire is led by the eldest prince Carlos. You must know that, right? The speed of the imperial royal family's bloodline 'Sunbird' surpasses the reaction speed of all other bloodlines' true forms, and there is no certain prediction.
With his abilities, it is impossible to counterattack their attacks, and it is extremely easy for them to protect others. Even the fifth level may not be able to stop him."
"As for the strong man in the Cangtian Royal Court, he is the third son of the Great Khan and the controller of the Suyue Prairie, Gunta Ximer. He is simply very strong. He may not have any advantage in protecting people, but even if he is really
There is a fifth-level true dragon, and with his power, he can block it for a few seconds, until we, the strong men of Canaan Moore, take action."
Anfa's tone was very confident. Obviously, Canaan Moore, the three parties of the Empire and the Heavenly Court had already made all the plans in order to ensure the smoothness of the exploration. Even if there was a fifth energy level (basically unlikely)
) appeared, they were able to deal with it and saved most of the members of the exploration team.
If it were the fourth energy level, strong men from all over the world would join forces and they would just be pinned to death. Even the Xenogeneic Research Institute, the top large laboratory of pre-era civilization, is unlikely to encounter a situation that they cannot handle.
"Is that so? Then I'll be relieved."
Ian smiled and nodded on the surface, but actually there was something subtle in his heart.
Because he remembered the transmitter given to him by the Speaker of Japhetha. Obviously, the Speaker of the Canaan Moore side had an ulterior motive. He may have a deeper understanding of the Alien Research Institute than anyone else imagined. The Alien Research Institute
The situation in is also more complicated than everyone else imagined. With the existence of Echo and the Dark Gold Dragon, something big will definitely happen in this exploration.
But it is precisely because something big is bound to happen that gives Ian the opportunity to fish in troubled waters and get more gains. Therefore, Ian will not stop Speaker Yafoda's plan, but will also help him.
After all, not only for the harvest, but also for the Speaker of Yapheda to acquiesce that he can take away the fragments of the "Ladder of Life Tree", Ian will cooperate with the other party. This is also the reason why the Speaker believes in Ian. He knows it very well.
How great this young man's ambition and desire are is something that a simple researcher like Master Glave cannot see, so they can reach a consensus in a few words.
"big
That’s pretty much it.”
Ian took a slight step back, away from the box in Anfa's hand: "I suggest bringing it with you when exploring. This may be the key to controlling the computing chip when we find it."
This is not Ian's intention, but a fact. Just now, Ian has copied the structure of this part of the computing chip through the silver chip. Later he can study its details, deduce its ontology structure, and then try to make a specific
The intrusion program of the Sephiroth computing chip and even the Sephiroth virus.
In the final analysis, it is nothing more than programming that is similar to shaping an artificial soul. The pre-era civilization has just started in this regard, and may not be more sophisticated than the technology of the current Terran civilization.
At that time, he only needs to bury the virus program in the fragment, then return the fragment to the main body, and then use the simplest method to embed the virus into the main body of the chip.
Of course, Ian has also thought about the possibility that the essence chip itself will directly grant him the highest authority when it sees the silver chip. But you have to be prepared for everything. As a prophet, Ian has always been cautious and left nothing to chance.
flaw.
"Okay. Thank you very much, Ian, this is another big help!"
In response to Ian's suggestion, Anfa also nodded seriously, and then showed a bright smile. With such key information, the Jin Deng family will undoubtedly have the upper hand in this exploration.
Not to mention, her teammate is Ian. As a prophet, Ian can get so much information just by observing the chip fragments. How much information can the other party get when they arrive inside the ruins?
In addition, it is impossible for a prophet to fall into a trap and be ambushed by various strange things. This is a great advantage for ruin exploration. Anyone who has explored it will understand.
Being in a team with teammates like this makes me feel comfortable no matter what.
After writing down a few more large sums for Ian, the happy Anfa arranged for Ian and Xiou to live in the mansion, and in the absence of their mother, as the owner of the Jindeng family's main house, he served as the noble
The guests prepared a very sumptuous dinner.
The girl even invited Master Gosei and Isengard over. Anfa knew very well that these two people were Ian's friends and seniors, and would also be their future partners in the Alien Research Institute, so he simply called them over to celebrate.
"The best food in Canaan Moor? Dragon King"
Xio is looking forward to this very much. She even starts to drool when she thinks about the delicious dishes and snacks that may exist - for an inexperienced dragon who has not been out of Nanling for many years, Anfa is really the best.
Friend, she couldn't help but pounce on the dazed elf girl and hug her hard, even lifting her up and spinning around in circles.
"It's not—eh—Xio!"
For Anfa, this is obviously a brand new experience. She was a little blushing and angry at first when Xio happily hugged her waist, but soon she realized the other party's sincere joy through the dragon soul.
He could only shake his head helplessly: "Okay, okay, since you are so happy, I grant you permission to hug me and spin me around, but remember! You can only hug me when I am using a female prosthetic body, not men!"
"Eh?"
When the red-haired dragon girl heard this, she stopped spinning in confusion: "Why?"
"Because my male prosthetic body still needs a little dignity." Anfa warned seriously: "You are not allowed to use the male prosthetic body to hug me, unless it is Ian's face. Your original male prosthetic body used
My face looks so weird."
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Xio felt a little constrained, but she still respected her friend's ideas, but couldn't help complaining: "You Canaanite Moors are so old-fashioned, we real dragons never care about this!"
"Why can you just use my face? Don't be so playful with other people's faces. Forget it, this is probably a way for real dragons to express their passion."
Ian, who smiled bitterly, commented on the interaction between the two dragon-blooded girls Xio and Anfa (at least in appearance) as 'too cutting-edge and avant-garde. Is this really something that Terra can allow nowadays?', but think about it carefully.
, after all, it’s Terra, it’s not surprising that anything happens, this
It's not surprising at all.
In fact, Ian originally planned to talk to Anfa about her 'bloodline collapse'. Jiegena may be just an ordinary passerby stepping stone, but the news he told cannot be ignored. Anfa
The reason why we pay attention to Qiang Ganglong's secret method of resurrection must be related to the issue of her bloodline.
Now Ian cannot be said to know much about the shimmer cradle system and the nature of true dragons, at least it can be said to be extremely proficient. As Anfa's friend and in-depth collaborator, her life safety must be very important. If one
Ian would never forgive himself for the accidental death of such a friend and big benefactor due to the collapse of his bloodline.
But seeing Xiou and Anfa playing happily, and Anfa himself not seeming to be particularly anxious, Ian felt that he could wait until after the dinner to ask the question - don't do heavy things when everyone is happy.
Let's talk and wait until the game is over before talking about real topics. His emotional intelligence is not low at all.
As for Anfa's invitation to Master Goser and Isengard, Ian was very happy - he indeed had something to discuss with Master Goser, and he also planned to tell Isengard and Master Goser of his identity as a prophet.
Now, when Ian has gradually established a foothold in the empire's system, with a backstage and his own territory, some secrets no longer need to be secrets.
Exposed, on the contrary, it solidifies confidence in friends and deters enemies.
In addition, before the dinner, Ian also wanted to figure out a question.
In the memories of the forerunners, the silver chip, also known as the gift of the star god, was described as the 'key to the final ascension' and the 'foundation of civilization's ascension'. Ian could understand both of these to some extent. After all, whether he created it himself
Meditation or the Sephiroth computing chip created by the Forerunners can turn an ordinary human into a superman with extraordinary computing power and psychic toughness.
As long as there is a silver chip, personal sublimation and civilizational ascension will have the possibility of success.
But it is precisely because of this that Ian wants to understand one thing.
"Was the silver chip unable to be peeled off from the host in the first place? This was the source of the Forerunner's pain. He could not even transfer the gift of the Star God to others."
Sitting in his single room, Ian specifically asked Anfa, Xio, and Master Grave not to disturb him.
After closing the door, the young man sat alone at the desk, staring at the rise and fall of the lava lamp in front of him, with red-gold light reflected in his water-colored eyes: "But the Forerunners solved this problem in the end - after I got the silver
After the chip, I successfully fused it and could "uninstall" it directly.
"How did he do this? Did subsequent silver chip holders also make other improvements to the silver chip? Did Inaga II do the same?"
"I don't know the original form of the silver chip, and naturally I can't be sure whether the current silver chip is all or part of the Star God's Gift. If it is not all, then whether there are other components of the complete version of the silver chip in the Alien Research Institute
?」
With this series of thoughts flashing through his mind, Ian's eyes gradually became darker: "Of course, there is one more important thing."
"Maybe. I should give it a try."
"Let's see if I can really uninstall the silver chip."