Come Forth, Summoned Beast! / The Undead Gu Yi
At the invitation of an old acquaintance, Kevin picked up Stan and followed Doctor Strange into the place where the Sorcerer Supreme Gu Yi meditated in the Himalayas.
As the two big shots walked through the front hall, the people who were cultivating all made way and bowed respectfully. The middle-aged man with a broken hand and a topknot who came to greet them was obviously an old acquaintance Kevin had met more than ten years ago.
Doctor Strange and Kevin summoned Wong, the administrator of the classified files, and prepared to go into the library with him.
Why is that jinx here again?
Behind the middle-aged sorcerer stood Wang, a slightly overweight librarian who was on good terms with Doctor Strange. Upon seeing the visitor's true appearance, he couldn't help but rub his forehead and mutter to himself.
A visit more than ten years ago caused the Sorcerer Supreme Gu Yi to avoid him and travel far away. After he left, he indeed caused a major change in the world order.
Since returning from the Dark Dimension, the Sorcerer Supreme Gu Yi's condition has deteriorated, and she soon passed away due to a sneak attack.
For some reason, even though he had only met this white-haired guest once, he had a vague feeling that anything good could happen if the temple got involved with him.
Even so, the power struggles between these important figures are beyond his reach. Oh well, everything has its cause and effect; let fate decide.
When the perceptive librarian bowed and then stepped aside at the door, the two of them searched through the vast sea of files.
Suddenly, a page about ley lines in a certain magic book caught Kevin's eye, and he examined it carefully.
"Earth veins, also known as 'spiritual veins' in the West, are the blood vessels of a planet, maintaining the circulation of the great source of energy. They have primary and secondary functions..."
"Those that connect to the terrain externally and the stellar core internally have the widest radiation range, reaching across the entire globe. Because the resulting continuous mountain ranges resemble dragons, Shenzhou has named them [Dragon Veins], which are the foundation for the evolution of civilization..."
"The foundation upon which civilization has evolved?" The man carefully considered the words, his eyes narrowing slightly before turning to Doctor Strange beside him for a question.
"Mr. Holmes, I have a question. If we compare the Earth to the human body, then are the so-called dragon veins equivalent to the three main blood vessels connecting to the heart, and the peripheral, extended spiritual veins equivalent to the smaller blood vessels that spread throughout the limbs?"
Doctor Strange took the ancient book, glanced at it briefly, pondered for a moment, and nodded seriously, but at the same time was somewhat puzzled, not understanding why Kevin had changed the subject.
"Suppose that a major ventricular blood vessel is blocked, cutting off the Earth's main blood supply to a certain region, what would happen?"
Kevin rubbed the words on the ancient book with his right hand, his expression somewhat solemn.
"From a medical perspective, if the blood supply to a local limb is cut off, that area will quickly become necrotic, and if the person wants to save their life, the only option is ultimately amputation..."
As a medical doctor, Stephen was quite certain of his judgment.
"I understand, Canghai City! So that's how it is. It seems someone doesn't want me to find this place, but that also proves I'm getting closer to the truth..."
Kevin recalled the consequences of the geomantic anomalies in Canghai City when he was investigating the dragon vein, and combined this with the scene of Godzilla forcibly landing on the shore and cleaning up that area, and suddenly felt a sense of enlightenment, as if the clouds had parted and the sun had shone through.
Kevin's strength has always been his ability to deduce the location of everything from a single instance; he roughly knows where Pangu Tomb is.
What place could possibly have a larger energy cycle than the Kunlun Dragon Vein? Only there could it be the most likely burial site to contain the legacy of the Pangu Clan!
Similarly, the Lieyang Star repeatedly built the Great Wormhole Bridge and chose to settle in Kunlun suggests that he had most likely figured out the approximate location of Pangu Tomb.
The two then searched for a time, but with limited success. Kevin also attempted to break the seals on the Three Sanctums, but the spaces within them were intricately nested and overlapping.
Whether forcibly breaking through will lead to a direct path to the Kunlun Secret Realm is unclear, but the Earth's cardiovascular system will likely be the first to collapse.
If we were to untangle this knot step by step, it would take at least a hundred or two hundred years to reach a conclusion.
Knowing he had no hope of mastering the skill in a short time, Doctor Strange shrugged helplessly, looking like he couldn't help him.
Kevin nodded his thanks, then put the old books back in their places, before turning around and asking with a smile.
"Since your method isn't working, can I try it now?"
"For God's sake, I hope you can be a little more friendly, sir..."
Doctor Strange knew that Kevin was only willing to abide by the Temple's rules, wait, and try out of respect for him.
But if this man, who is very goal-oriented, cannot get what he wants from you, he will definitely try every means to achieve his goal, and if necessary, he may resort to some cruel methods.
"Don't worry, it's just a mascot. We've raised her for so long, it's time for her to do some work."
Kevin nodded and smiled, indicating that he meant no harm. He then tore through space and pulled out Green Haired Creature that was clinging to the counter of a pizza shop in Tokyo, waiting to be fed.
P. S.: Sorry, with such a vast world-building, there are still many details that can't be omitted and need to be laid out little by little. The inclusion of <Date A Live> might be a little later, but don't worry, it'll be soon.
Chapter 742, Section 776: Come forth, Summoned Beast!
"My sturgeon pizza! And the cheese mushroom pillow that I saved up for two months and waited in line for three weeks before it finally got in stock!"
CC pounced on Kevin with gritted teeth, as if she wanted to tear a piece of his flesh off.
Kevin flicked his finger on the Green Haired Witch's forehead, then, with overwhelming strength, lifted her by the scruff of her neck, offering a knowing smile.
"Let them roam freely, but when it's time to go to work, don't even think about letting them run around."
Immediately, the man reached into the Void Rift and retrieved the pizza and cheese mushrooms that the Green Haired Witch had been longing for.
The Green Haired Witch first spoke in a cold, nasal tone, with a hint of reserve.
But as Kevin sighed and was about to throw the two items into the Spatial Rift, CC immediately pounced forward, like a tamed puppy, her eyes and head following the position of the two items.
Kevin first fed the fish a slice of sturgeon pizza, then pressed the cheese mushrooms against his left hand, the meaning of which was self-evident.
As the witch ate and cursed, obediently approached him, he couldn't resist patting CC's green hair and turning to Doctor Strange to introduce his "summoned beast."
During the previous Four Islands Crisis, he and C. C. ventured deep into Mount Fuji to reconstruct Japan's geological ley lines, blocking the erosion from the Creator Jenova and buying the necessary time and foundation for the final counterattack.
Therefore, CC, in a sense, is a highly efficient decoder connecting to the Planetary Great Source. The Three Sanctums built on the global ley lines are undoubtedly very suitable for this Green Haired Witch to try out.
CC, who had sucked on each of Kevin's fingers, sneered maliciously, then stepped forward and rubbed her saliva-covered paws against Kevin's clothes, making a provocative nasal sound.
She couldn't fight back, she couldn't run away, and even death was a luxury. So she could only find some comfort in these kinds of petty actions.
Kevin, as was his habit, pulled CC aside and held her down, and his senses, through the decoder, began to radiate towards the temple.
The building's core, which originally had layers of runes and a chaotic, seemingly random spatial arrangement, began to reveal clear patterns in his eyes.
About half an hour later, Kevin slowly opened his eyes, having gained a deeper understanding of the Three Sanctums.
Just as the human heart has three main blood vessels, the Three Sanctums are the safety valves built upon these vessels.
By unlocking the bolt-like "rune codes" inside the temple, one can connect to the main earth veins, find Kunlun, and even delve into the Earth's source.
Just as Kevin was about to unlock the door and enter Kunlun ahead of time to scout out the enemy's situation, an arm reached out from behind him, pressed him down, and said in a low voice.
"If you go now, you can't win..."
Doctor Strange's eyes, giving off a peculiar sense of insight. In just a moment of eye contact, Kevin felt as if he were being seen through.
"Before the Earth Mother Goddess Gaia went into hibernation, the three lines of defense, plus the Three Sanctums, could basically withstand most external invasions."
"Even if vulnerabilities like those in Kunlun appear, given the strength of the invaders, this defense system will automatically filter out higher-level life forms."
"But now, you haven't fully inherited the divine position, let alone completely control this This Planet. The gap is too big."
"Furthermore, the things inside Pangu Tomb cannot be brought out..."
"That's a prison used by the Pangu Civilization to imprison Beast Body life. If events spiral out of your control, this place will become the battlefield for the Second [Form War]..."
The three current forms of intelligent life in the universe are the Divine River Body, the Beast Entity, and the Triangle Body.
According to known information, the Pangu Clan were basically the ancestors of the Divine River Civilization, but the [Form War] in which the three parties established their leadership in the cosmic civilization occurred after the fall of the Pangu Civilization.
Kevin couldn't understand where the Pangu Clan had gotten so many Beast Body life from, and why they had chosen to stuff them into the ruins of Earth's civilization. What was their purpose in doing so?
However, these questions, which currently lack clues, cannot be answered overnight.
He needs to understand one thing now: someone is stuck on the dragon vein that connects the planet to the great source of life, and this feeling of being choked is not pleasant.
The previous incident in Canghai City has already proven that if the other party harbors malicious intent, they can turn any area into a dead zone at any time!
Therefore, even if it means alarming the Queen Mother of the West and the Lieyang Star, this threat must be eliminated, and the sooner the better!
But precisely because of this, Kevin's radicalism and Doctor Strange's sudden conservatism inevitably clashed.
"Kunlun will open automatically in one month. The Tiandao Palace has already shown goodwill. This thousand-year-old conflict should come to an end."
"At that time, the most prudent solution would be for you to represent the Lieyang Star in negotiations to reinforce the seal of Pangu Tomb."
"The Demon Calamity from the demon is more terrifying than the Lieyang Star..."
Doctor Strange earnestly advised Kevin not to cause any unnecessary trouble at the moment.
"Canghai City will be finished in less than a month. You want me to wait?"
Kevin frowned coldly, his expression somewhat gloomy.
"That's just some people acting willfully; it doesn't represent the will of the Lieyang Star..."
"And some sacrifices are necessary, whether for the continuation of civilization or for lasting peace..."
Doctor Strange remained unmoved, neither sad nor happy, simply stating reality through his "insightful" perspective.
"Just because we are the weaker party? Does that mean we should be the ones to sacrifice?"
"Cooperation? Fine, but let me kill those bastards who stabbed me in the back in the Kunlun Secret Realm first! That's what I call fair!"
"If you piss me off, I might just flip the table and start a second Form War!"
Kevin was aggressive and domineering, like an enraged lion.
"None of these things are the ultimate threat..."
"The Pangu Civilization chose to land on Earth; we must prepare for the arrival of Ultimate Fear..."
Doctor Strange sighed softly, his gaze deep and distant.
"Get ready, you son of a bitch! I've had enough of you, Ancient One!"
"The only people like you who would be so tight-lipped about the demonic chaos, choosing to cooperate with Lieyang Star rather than risk the things in Pangu Tomb, are probably the ones who would do that."
The "Doctor Strange" opposite him subconsciously touched the Time Stone on his chest, lowered his head, and closed his eyes without saying a word.
Kevin pointed his right hand at the figure in front of him, who was emphasizing going with the flow, and grinned coldly.
"But whether it's the test of Civilization Ascension under Honkai system, or achieving peaceful coexistence in interstellar conflict, these are things that must be fought for, not begged for!"
You prefer to choose the widest road, unaware that you've already paid the unseen price!
"Don't talk to me about the big picture or the future. Sorry, like most people, I only live in the present!"
"So, whoever makes me unhappy for a moment, I'll make them unhappy for a lifetime!"
The man's meaning was clear: negotiation was possible, but they would talk about it after he had finished his revenge.
Chapter 743, Section 777: The Ancient One Who Came Back from the Dead
In fact, Kevin can now roughly guess the Ancient One and the Super God Academy's plans.
The Super God Academy originated from the Divine River Civilization, whose greatest achievement was launching Form War and establishing the Divine River Body's leading position among cosmic civilizations.
Therefore, they inevitably harbor strong vigilance and hostility towards Beast Body Civilization.
Furthermore, the discovery of the Eye of Agamotto by Shakyamuni was guided by the Aeon God Kieran, Kiran also belonged to the Divine River Civilization.
As her successor, Gu Yi also maintained a vigilance against Beast Body Civilization. Unlike Fu Hua, she was more willing to side with the Tiandao Palace and eliminate the hidden dangers buried deep in the earth's veins by Pangu Tomb as soon as possible.
Previously, due to the existence of Earth's three major defense systems and the Three Temples, Pangu Tomb was firmly suppressed within the earth's veins, unable to cause any disturbance.
With the Ancient One busy dealing with Dormammu from the Dark Dimension, there was no need for her to cooperate with the Tiandao Palace, which had a history of destroying galaxies.
However, things are unpredictable. Kevin ignored the advice and recklessly charged forward, perishing along with the Honkai Will, causing the defense system to weaken day by day.
External threats have replaced internal threats as the primary source of natural disasters that Human Civilization must confront.
The previously expelled Lieyang Star now has the opportunity to re-enter Kunlun and re-engage with Earth Civilization.
Perhaps in the future that Gu Yi saw, the Beast Body life sealed in Pangu Tomb were the greatest enemy of Human Civilization. Therefore, she chose to communicate with the Tiandao Palace, willing to sacrifice some interests to form an alliance with Dihong Kun.
But Kevin did not agree with this so-called "big picture" and "correct choice".
As for whether it would anger the Tiandao Palace and lead to war, with the other side holding them by the throat, would they simply refrain from retaliating?
The Ancient One, unsure how to control Doctor Strange's body, gently rubbed the Eye of Agamotto on her chest with her fingertips, her expression calm and serious.
"Go back. In the future I see, you can't win..."
Kevin rolled his eyes, pulled CC back to his side, and dozens of Void Spear gradually took shape.
"Sorry, you couldn't persuade me ten years ago, do you think there will be any result now?"
Gu Yi shook her head slightly, seemingly somewhat helpless towards Kevin, and did not take any hostile measures.