Does the Brain Think, or Does Consciousness?

The Tianxing Stele Forest was livelier than last time. Since Chen Mo's transformation had been broadcast through holographic video to every corner of Mu Shi Tian Xing, the Tianxing Stele's peculiar effects had once again become a widely discussed topic among all lifeforms.

The lifeforms attending the Heavenly Star Gathering had all come early to observe the Tianxing Stele Forest.

Every lifeform wished to become stronger.

God-level Lifeform meant a longer lifespan, a smarter and faster-reacting brain, and special abilities.

To intelligent lifeforms, every one of those things was an enormous temptation.

There were clearly more lifeforms around each stele than when Chen Mo had come for the first time. Especially around the stele for "Cosmic Existence Theory," where Chen Mo had changed last time—it was packed three layers deep inside and three layers outside, impossible to squeeze into.

Chen Mo had already thoroughly understood Cosmic Existence Theory last time. This time, his target was another subject that interested him: "Philosophical Consciousness Research on Fourth-Dimensional Existence."

The stele for Philosophical Consciousness Research on Fourth-Dimensional Existence was better. Though there were quite a few lifeforms there, it was not densely crowded, and there were still open spots.

The content was far too profound. Lifeforms without specialized knowledge simply could not understand it.

The surrounding lifeforms recognized Chen Mo and consciously made way for him. Chen Mo was now a celebrity on Mu Shi Tian Xing. His guard had defeated the master Mech Warrior Wan An, and he had killed the Ziwei Civilization's envoy, making him a wanted criminal pursued by the Ziwei Civilization. Coupled with the changes in the Tianxing Stele Forest, he had become well known among the lifeforms of Mu Shi Tian Xing.

Chen Mo politely thanked the lifeforms who made room for him. His mech armor floated in