Settling Accounts with Karl

The Emperor was fully immersed in the development of the new engine.

This project had been in his plans for a long time.

The theoretical design had been completed very early on.

Now, it was just a matter of turning theory into reality.

The Celestial Computers of the Angel Civilization, Lieyang Star, and the Super Seminary were all deployed to assist him in the development work.

After more than two months, a dimensional engine that integrated dimensional knowledge and subspace characteristics was successfully developed.

Considering the immense power of this engine, the Emperor did not plan to equip it publicly.

Instead, he planned to equip only one person, allowing him to protect this nascent empire.

This would continue until the empires of various universes entered the era of great integration.

He summoned Angel Queen Yan, Lieyang Star Main God Lena, and Xiong Bing Lian warriors such as Ge Xiaolun, as well as high-ranking Chinese officials including Dukao.

"The Dimensional Engine integrates multi-dimensional knowledge, capable of freely controlling dimensional ascension and descent, and possessing magical subspace power that guarantees the soul's immortality."

"Regarding subspace, in this universe, you refer to it as the Void."

"It can house the soul. When the physical body is destroyed, the soul will reside in subspace, and when the physical body is reshaped, resurrection will be possible."

The Emperor opened a data projection, introducing the functions of the Dimensional Engine to everyone.

"The power of the Dimensional Engine far surpasses any Gene Engine developed in the known universe."

"To undergo enhancement at this level, the chosen candidate must have the Thought Imprint for protecting the River Civilization and the Human Empire implanted."

"This Thought Imprint will function simultaneously on the physical and soul levels. Once implanted, it can never be removed."

As the Emperor spoke, he packaged and sent the relevant data to them.

This allowed them to understand the parameters of the Dimensional Engine, as well as the Thought Imprint for the physical body and soul.

"Implanting the Thought Imprint!" Dukao frowned. "Isn't that a bit much, to strip a person of their personal emotions just to protect the River Civilization and the Empire?"

"We don't know how the ultimate fear will arrive," the Emperor said. "If those so-called Void creatures possess unimaginable seductive abilities."

"If the chosen candidate with the Dimensional Engine fails to uphold their original intentions and is seduced by Void creatures, defecting to the enemy's side, the consequences will be catastrophic."

"The Gene Engines we use to protect our civilization and empire will become blades wielded by the enemy against us."

"The Thought Imprint is a safeguard to ensure such a terrible event does not occur."

"This is also why the Dimensional Engine is not intended for public deployment."

"We need a devout martyr, and we only need one."

The summoned individuals exchanged glances.

No one dared to step forward.

The Thought Imprint was too heavy a burden.

Once they chose to accept it, they would have to adhere to their mission for the rest of their lives, with no chance of turning back.

"I'll do it."

A voice rang out.

Everyone looked over and saw it was Ge Xiaolun.

"I am Galaxy Force, the blade that cuts through fear. Isn't my very purpose to fight Void creatures!!"

"Xiaolun," Zhao Xin said softly, "you need to think this through. This isn't child's play."

"I've thought it through very clearly," Ge Xiaolun replied. "Wars always require sacrifice. Sacrificing one person is better than everyone sacrificing."

"I've witnessed too much death. When I was at North Star, I kept wondering when it would be my turn."

"Perhaps now is my turn. No one is more suitable than me, and no one needs this power more than I do."

Ge Xiaolun was resolute.

He walked past everyone and stood before the Emperor.

"Upgrade me, boss. I'm ready."

Raven appeared before Ge Xiaolun.

Time around them also froze.

"You need to think carefully, Ge Xiaolun. Once you put on the golden fillet, you will lose the ability to feel worldly love," Raven said. "You will never be able to fall in love with anyone again, because your life will only be about your mission."

"How can this crow talk!!" Ge Xiaolun's eyes widened, showing surprise.

"He is my companion, Xiaolun," the Emperor explained. "He speaks wisely. Can you truly do it?"

"Abandon everything, with only loyalty and protection left for the rest of your life."

Ge Xiaolun was silent for a moment, then nodded firmly.

"I can."

Seeing Ge Xiaolun's determination, Raven couldn't say anything more.

Time, which had been stopped, resumed its flow.

Raven's figure then disappeared.

He didn't want too many people to see him, to avoid causing panic and wasting unnecessary time.

After deliberation, the assembled group decided to implant the Dimensional Engine into Ge Xiaolun.

He was sent into the laboratory.

It took two days to complete the comprehensive upgrade.

Emerging from the laboratory, Ge Xiaolun demonstrated his new abilities to the expectant crowd.

He extended his hand, and a brilliant, dazzling light appeared before him.

A space approximately twenty meters in radius instantly collapsed into two dimensions.

Then, with another wave of his hand, he restored the space, which had collapsed into two dimensions, back to its original state.

Everyone watching was stunned, their faces filled with shock.

"Xiaolun, you're too amazing."

"Absolutely incredible, that brat Hua Ye definitely won't be your match this time."

Chen Yaowen and Zhao Xin, his two good buddies, spoke with great excitement.

"This time, I'm going to beat that bastard to a pulp," Ge Xiaolun declared.

His personality hadn't changed much from before.

Yet, some people noticed the difference in Ge Xiaolun, especially Qiangwei.

In the past, when Ge Xiaolun looked at her, there was always a hint of lewdness and fawning.

But now, Ge Xiaolun's gaze was incredibly calm, unlike before.

Qiangwei had never imagined she would end up with Ge Xiaolun.

Yet, she felt a strange sense of loss, unable to articulate her feelings.

After establishing the empire and equipping Ge Xiaolun with the new engine, granting him enhanced abilities, The Emperor decided to complete one last task before departing.

That was to settle the score with Death God Karl, who was hiding in the Dark Nebula.

A series of events had been orchestrated by that guy.

If he wasn't dealt with, he would undoubtedly continue to stir up trouble.

It was imperative to eliminate him; even if they couldn't completely defeat him, they had to cripple him severely, preventing him from causing further chaos.

More importantly, he wanted Raven to go to the Dark Nebula to retrieve information on spatial displacement technology.

This technique, which allowed for teleportation by altering relative positions, Could potentially replace the Warp and become the empire's primary method of faster-than-light travel.

The Angel Civilization had the coordinates for the Dark Nebula.

Using these coordinates, they opened a wormhole leading to the Styx world.

They were preparing to go and settle the score with Death God Karl.

However, the wormhole was severed.

They failed to enter and were flung into the cold, vast expanse of space.

In the distance, a planet shrouded in black mist was their destination – the Styx world.

"The Styx Civilization activated a spacetime-severing shield," Zhixin stated. "The computational load is immense, requiring the Celestial Computer, and it will take a considerable amount of time to crack."

"During this process, we also have to guard against Karl interfering with the Great Clock. If it's disrupted, we could very well fail and have to start all over again."

"Can't we just blast through it?" Zhao Xin asked.

"This shield is connected to a star via wormhole technology, providing an endless energy supply. It's impossible to blast it open," Zhixin shook her head.

The Emperor said, "We don't have much time. Let's directly destroy the energy source."

Zhixin nodded. "That's a good suggestion. Lena could detonate the star, but it requires some time for preparation."

The Emperor stepped forward, extending a hand and pointing at the star burning like a fireball in the distance.

"Lena is too slow. I'll do it."

"According to relativity, only a very small mass, accelerated to a sufficiently high speed, can possess the power to destroy a star."

Destroying a star was a simple matter for the Emperor.

He could extinguish the star with psionic energy, throw it into the Warp, or destroy it using pure physical laws.

Pinpoints of light converged at the Emperor's fingertips, and then, this cluster of light shot towards the distant star at light speed.

"Do you know what day it is today?" Raven asked, standing on Waldo's shoulder, posing such a question.

"If we were calculating according to the original universe, today on Terra should be Thursday, and Earth in this universe should be Friday."

"Wrong," Raven shook his head.

Waldo was silent for a moment, then said with a firm tone, "I have absolute memory, it's impossible for me to be wrong."

"The sun is about to be shot out by the Big Guy, so today should be Monday," Raven said.

Waldo: "???????"

PS: Endless heads and Mechanicus Cultists prop up the empire.

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