672 Uncle Ze, you are already several versions behind.
Skigel Research Station, lower level.
There is actually a cave beneath the layers of steel coverings of the superstructure of the Skigel Research Station. Five Xel'Naga temples towering above the sky support metal domes covered with cables and protective pipes like columns, as well as thousands of gates and empty spaces.
Chambers and tunnels are scattered throughout, connecting the man-made buildings of the new era with the ancient Xel'Naga ruins as a whole, which is extremely spectacular.
"When I set foot on this land, I have already noticed the power hidden in it." When the dark leader Zeratul came here, he couldn't help but look at the majestic Xel'Naga Temple.
At this moment, Zeratul was standing in the majestic hall of the Xel'Naga Temple, surrounded by Kedarin crystal fragments that were thrust into the ground like swords and spears, and the dense obelisks were surrounded by green.
Electric arc. As far as the eye can see, all the walls, columns, steps and stone monuments are made of a strange inorganic rock material, which seems to contain life and is beating in the light of Kedarin crystal.
Over the centuries, Zeratul has seen many Xel'Naga temples, some of which are only ruins, and some of which still stand majestically among the land, but even if Aiur and Sagulath are included,
There are few temples above that can compare in scale with those under the Skigel Research Station.
Just like no two leaves are exactly the same, no two Xel'Naga temples are exactly the same, and some are even wildly different. This is the ultimate Xel'Naga aesthetic that follows the laws of the universe and nature.
Zeratul soon realized that the Xel'Naga temple here was not only large in scale, but also well-preserved. It also contained an energy array that was still running, and its energy conversion and utilization efficiency was even higher than that of the protoss.
The psychic matrix is so much more advanced that it is hard to imagine that it is a creation that already existed in the chaos of the universe.
The power of these temples is so powerful and the connection with the void is so close that Zeratul just standing here seems to be infinitely close to the boundary between the void and the real world.
This explains why the Tyranid Empire insisted on establishing the Skigel research station on the uninhabitable planet Ketil IV. For all groups who want to reach the top of the universe, the legacy of Xel'Naga is
They are the treasure house of knowledge. They are both the creators of all things and teachers.
"When we discovered these Xel'Naga temples, we were simply overjoyed." Regal said to Zeratul: "Not only are they well preserved, they also contain the generators and weapons used by the Xel'Naga."
"We also found a boulder weapon that can emit extradimensional space beams and another Xel'naga turret. Obviously, even in the era when the Xel'naga dominated the universe, they still needed weapons.
Self-defense.”
Among the known Xel'Naga ruins, there are very few weapons left behind, which does not mean that there are none at all. Take the Xel'Naga world ship currently owned by the empire as an example, it is equipped with weapons that can instantly
A tear generator that breaks everything into molecular form.
Considering the height that the Xel'Naga civilization has reached, if they turn their focus to developing war weapons and start a war, it will be a natural punishment.
But obviously, they didn't.
The Xel'Naga world ship is not a weapon of war, and the tearing force field generator is only used for the ship's defense.
"Self-defense?" Prince Arcturus was very surprised: "The Xel'Naga can create more terrifying weapons just for self-defense. How terrible must their enemies be?"
This is a race that was once regarded as gods by the star spirits. When they came to the universe, their initial life had not yet sprouted. In the initial universe where everything was dead and silent, you were the undisputed master, so why bother fighting for hegemony of the universe.
According to Cerebrate Alpha, in the era when the Xel'Naga were still active in the universe, they should have had difficulty finding opponents and did not need to develop such powerful weapons. However, they were killed carelessly by the traitorous Zerg who suddenly betrayed them.
This may be close to the truth.
"In any case, Xel'Naga did die - or in other words, they left, leaving only these ruins." Regel shook his head and said, "It's like we built a beautiful building with sand on the beach.
Castle, when the tide slowly rose, the crabs began to study what this castle was. But before they could figure it out, the castle was washed away by the rising water. "
"So what does Xel'Naga want to tell us?" Stetman on the side said: "Archaeology is the key to the progress of civilization."
"A long time ago, the Xel'Naga left." Zeratul said: "Our people believe that the Xel'Naga are drifters from afar, free from all disputes. They are the enlighteners of civilization.
, is the guardian of reincarnation, and its duty is to protect rather than destroy.”
"They came from void, and they will return to void."
"Before returning to the void, Xel'Naga left us ruins waiting to be discovered." Zeratul used his huge rough palm to fumble for a fragment of Kedarin crystal protruding from the wall, and said
: "We believe that it must contain revelations and clues to reveal the truth."
"The return of Amon, the fallen god of darkness in Xel'Naga, has long been predicted, and now it has come true."
"What about the other Xel'Naga?" Augustus listened for a long time, then looked at Zeratul and said, "Assuming there is more than just Amon in the Xel'Naga, what are the other Xel'Naga doing now? Are they
Are you siding with Eamon, or are you ignoring it, or are you unable to interfere?"
"The answer to this question is exactly what I am looking for." Zeratul looked at Augustus: "The answer can only be found if we can get in touch with other Xel'Naga."
"But they have not responded to you," said Augustus.
"No, it's just that their response was very vague." The muscles above Zeratul's eyes were twisted together, as if he was frowning:
"The Xel'Naga must have their reasons for doing this."
"Perhaps we will find out soon," Augustus said.
Augustus actually knew that all the Xel'Naga entities in the void were basically dead, and Amon's only mortal enemy was the imprisoned Orus.
In order to prevent Eamon from discovering important information when revealing it to the outside world, Orus could only act as the Riddler, and could only break the message into several sections, leaving Zeratul to ponder on his own.
There is no other way, our Uncle Ze can only be the Riddler.
At this moment, a round shadow broke into everyone's sight from the other side. The golden-red technician robe and the following servant machines revealed the identity of the visitor - the Dallam Star Spirit.
Phase Technician Karax.
It has to be said that Karax's running posture is quite joyful. Most of the protoss are slender and light, walking like elegant cats. The protoss have long abandoned the "indecent" way of eating.
It is indeed rare for Karax to have such a broad-minded and fat figure without overeating.
"Hello, Phase Technician Karax, I didn't expect to see you here." When Zeratul saw Karax, he immediately walked forward and hugged him like a brother, making the latter a little flattered.
There is no distinct class system among the Dark Templar, and their phasers may be both excellent engineers and powerful warriors.
"Dark Master Zeratul, I am so happy to see you." Karax said eagerly.
It is not unbelievable that Karax appears here. He has a close relationship with the Emperor of the Tyranids, but he is the guest of this human king. As early as during the Tyranid human civil war, Karax served as a foreign engineer to help
Augustus' Korhar Revolutionary Army repaired warships and maintained equipment.
After the end of the Second Total War, Augustus approached Tassadar, hoping that he would send a group of Kalai phase technicians to assist the empire in building important facilities like the Skigel Research Station specifically designed to deal with hybrids.
Karax is first on the list.
At this time, the relationship between the Durham Protoss and the Tyranid Empire was still in the honeymoon stage, and there was no talk of friendship between the leaders of the two sides. Tassadar quickly agreed.
And although Karax himself is also an excellent Kalai phase technician, he is not indispensable to the talented Dalam protoss.
As for Karax personally, he is also happy to dedicate himself to destroying the hybrid.
"Your Majesty Augustus, our research on the Xel'Naga artifact has made further progress." After Karax let go of Zeratul, he turned to Augustus and said:
"We were just hoping you'd go take a look."
"I have a part in this," Stetman added.
"That's why I'm here," Augustus said.
Since the Xel'Naga artifact was assembled, the Tyranid Empire has never stopped studying it.
Phase Technician Karax's main research object is Xel'Naga artifacts - although Karax is not a dedicated Xel'Naga scholar, he is extremely smart after all.
Industry specializing in surgery.
Karax has only one mission, and that is to understand how to use the Xel'Naga artifact.
Three full years have passed since Karax devoted himself to this work.
Immediately afterwards, Augustus and others were led deep into the Xel'Naga Temple and came to the location of the artifact.
The Xel'Naga artifact is sealed in a fully enclosed room in the temple, which is full of sophisticated equipment and top-notch protoss human scientists. At this moment, this magical black triangular prism is being transformed by psychic power.
It was suspended high in the air under the tug.
"After many cycles of sunshine, I have been exploring the mystery behind the artifact, trying to figure out why the Xel'Naga made it." Karax came to the Xel'Naga artifact and couldn't help but say:
"But I never found the answer - I was puzzled and even doubted my ability to solve the mystery."
"But you succeeded anyway," said Augustus.
"Yes, Your Majesty, but it was Dr. Narud who reminded me - he takes the most credit."
"Dr. Emil Narud said: For Xel'Naga, genes, energy and information are all one, and can all be transformed and replaced with each other. This has benefited me a lot and made me enlightened." Kailax said
Narud is really my teacher: "What a true insight! I am really stupid in nature."
"Thanks to him."
"It is indeed an artifact." Stetman said excitedly: "The Cosmic Rubik's Cube is the master key that opens all doors."
These words were actually said by Narud to Augustus a long time ago, and who would have expected that the latter would always remember them. Later, Steitman relayed these words to Karax. From the beginning to the end, Narud never told Cailax
Lux spoke.
In fact, this is nothing. Even if he didn't tell Augustus, he would know it. It was just another reasonable excuse.
"So, what is the answer to the Xel'Naga artifact puzzle?" Zeratul also became serious after hearing this.
Zeratul knew that there was a great secret hidden in the Xel'Naga artifact, but at this time he did not know that it was the key to salvation.
Otherwise, even if the artifact has thousands of fragments, Zeratul must collect them all.
"Yes, my interpretation of the Xel'Naga artifact is: it will guide us to Urna." Karax explained to Augustus: "In our myths and legends, Urna is Thrall.
Naga’s hometown…”
"I believe that the Xel'Naga artifact can project the coordinates of Urna."
"Guide us to Urna?" Zeratul suddenly thought of something: "The Xel'Naga left the Xel'Naga artifact in the universe, just waiting for one day for a race to collect all the fragments to solve the mystery, and then
Urna went to find them."
Suddenly, Zeratul thought of many things.
"I knew you would succeed." Augustus always knew that Carax could solve the mystery: "Carax, as I said before, do not underestimate the work you are doing now.
They may be able to save your people when the dark doomsday comes."
"When that day comes, you will be the savior, Karax."
In fact, in the original timeline, this was originally solved by Karax. Since there is still plenty of time now, and there is no sense of oppression and tension when the apocalypse comes, Karax's decryption speed is still much slower, until now
Only then did I find the answer.
"This is the result of the concerted efforts of all of us, not just my contribution." Karax was as humble as ever and would not be as complacent as Stetman.
Speaking of which, Carax was also full of doubts when he heard Augustus's words.
His work is indeed very important, but how can he be the savior on his own?
After all, he is just a small Kalai phase technician.
The savior should also be the leaders of the Templar class. Adun is Tassadar, or even Artanis, but it is definitely not just a Khalai.
"Okay, now let's see where the so-called Urna is." Augustus just smiled and said to Karax:
"I've had enough of Xel'Naga's endless riddles... Then go find them and let them explain it to you face to face."
Karax immediately started operating on the control panel. After a moment, the Xel'Naga artifact in mid-air decomposed into fragments again, projecting a purple nebula-like light and shadow.
"I'm afraid I'm mistaken." Karax was very disappointed after seeing all this, feeling that he had betrayed the trust of the human leader and Zeratul: