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 is thunder. And incredibly huge shocks. It was the sound of continents shaking and oceans 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. Most people died in confusion and despair. This may be a kind of mercy, because such a rapid Death is painless, and there is no need to face the suffocating reality of a post-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, superiors and subordinates, the voices of pedestrians on the street, and the swaying branches of the landscape trees on the roadside. , and make appointments with friends to meet on the street. All the ordinary things that make up life have gone away, leaving only the scattered sobs and sobs in the strong wind after the destruction.

Then came the questioning. Why us? Why do disasters strike? 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 own 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 surviving a desperate situation. 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 was 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 light, 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 the many possibilities of 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 No longer a complete Terran civilization, but a turbulent but still capable planet of life.

A land where ‘them’ can take root and revive again.

They will not be contained by Terra, but will grow freely, growing into their own perfection in all suitable places, wreaking 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. He is undoubtedly an individual at the top of the planet... Even the death of such a person should be earth-shattering and shocking. A major event for the entire civilized world.

But unfortunately, 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? Well...it's okay."

He gave his friend a peaceful smile: "I just... 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 last period of the life of the original owner of the silver chip, the 'Forerunner'.

However, this time is not complete. Only the memory in which he was confused that his knowledge could not be passed on was relatively clear. The memories in other periods of time were just fragments, fleeting and passing by, 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 era in which they live. No one around them can understand their wisdom, and it is extremely difficult for them to change the era in which they live... They all know that if they die, it will be possible to change the world. Sex, the last bit of hope will disappear.

The only difference is that the Forerunners are old, while Ian is only seventeen. The Forerunners have no time to reverse the future, and Ian not only has, but is even a prophet, and can get more time out of future predictions.

But in fact, the environment of the Forerunners is actually superior to that of Ian. The humans in the refuge of his time were all remnants of the pre-Terran civilization. They still had that glorious golden age in their memories. Everyone had the morals and knowledge of the same era...the most important thing.

That is, they both 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 to himself. In any case, the Forerunner failed to save the civilization of the previous era in the end. He died, the civilization of the previous era disappeared, and many shelters became the prototypes of the countries of Terra today.

Of course, he didn't completely fail. At least, the gift of the Star God, that is, the silver chip was successfully transferred by him, and the silver chip can even be transferred again and again, cultivating many outstanding people including Inaga II, and changing the world bit by bit. .

Now, this authority falls into Ian's hands.

And he was about to go to the Alien Research Institute... to 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...maybe 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 of matter computing chip may indeed include the above, but its real function... Ian guessed, it may be related to the echo of the Forerunner.

echo. The reason why the Cehalolvo family was demoted to Nanling was because of the method of immortality, which is also the technology currently being studied by Axel, the guardian of the land.

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 is different from the true meaning in theory. The method of immortality, the 'mirror', is too far behind.

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 Xenogeneic Research Institute?)

Ian did not tell Anfa about this possibility, but he was more vigilant in his heart: (Even, that dark gold dragon... the dark gold dragon that flew straight out of Prison Star Prison as soon as it appeared, is it 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, and he couldn't figure out why this giant dragon wanted to go to the outer void and beyond the hell... But Ian knew very well that the Echo of the Forerunner definitely knew countless most precious knowledge. !

Information related to the Star God, information related to true dragons, the core outline of the way to sublimation, the nature of the lifespan of sublimated people and related life extension surgeries, life support systems... there are too many, just a few tens of seconds. Memories contain at least seven or eight things that Ian is very interested in.

must. Definitely gotta get it. Obtain the database owned by the Xeno Research Institute and Forerunner Echo.

Ian had made up his mind.

So, after taking a deep breath, he said to the princess of Jin Deng's family: "But, I saw the extreme danger behind this chip... Anfa, I think there is a third level underground at the Alien Research Institute. The existence of the fourth energy level, maybe even the peak of the fourth energy 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 side of Canaan Moore, my uncle, Speaker Japheta, will be in charge personally... The Silver Gatekeeper, the inheritance of the Yinmen family, will have the ability to cross space at short distances at the fourth energy level. With him in the exploration team, No one is in 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. There is no certain way. The ability to predict 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 Cangtian Royal Court, he is the third son of the Great Khan and the controller of 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 hosts of the Empire and the Heavenly Court had already made all the plans 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 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-scale laboratory of pre-era civilization, is unlikely to encounter a situation that they cannot cope with.

"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 Xenogeneic Research Institute than anyone else thought, and Xenogeneic Research The situation in the courtyard is also more complicated than everyone else imagined. With the presence of Echo and the Dark Gold Dragon, something big will definitely happen during this exploration.

But it is precisely because something big will definitely happen that gives Ian the opportunity to fish in troubled waters and get more gains... So 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 big 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.

"That's about 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 an unfounded statement on Ian's part, 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 ontological structure, and then try to create an intrusion program for the source material computing chip and even the source material. Plasma 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, and 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 actually also thought about the possibility that the essence chip itself would directly grant him the highest authority when he saw the silver chip... But you have to be prepared for everything. As a prophet, Ian has always been cautious and left nothing behind. Any flaws.

"Okay. Thanks a lot, Ian, that's another big help!"

Anfa also nodded seriously to Ian's suggestion, 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 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 Moore? 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 rush forward and hug the dazed elf girl fiercely, and even lifted her up and kept spinning around.

“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 allow you to hug me and spin me around... But remember! You can only hug me when I am using a female prosthetic body, not a male!"

"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, it's up 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 a real dragon to express its enthusiasm."

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 today? ’, but if you think about it carefully, it’s Terra after all. It’s not surprising that anything happens. 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. The reason why Anfa pays attention to Qiang Steel Dragon's secret method of resurrection must be related to the issue of her bloodline.

Ian now 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 Gosei and Isengard, Ian was very happy - he did have something to discuss with Master Gosei, and he also planned to tell Isengard and Master Gosei about 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, the gift of the Star God, was described as the 'key to the final ascension' and the 'foundation of civilization's ascension'... Ian can understand both of these to some extent. After all, whether he Whether it is the meditation method created by oneself or the Sephiroth computing chip created by the forerunners, an ordinary human can become 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 ups and downs 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 chipping, I successfully fused it and could 'uninstall' it straight away."

"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 is a complete version of the silver chip in the Alien Research Institute Component'?"

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 actually uninstall...the silver chip."