The woman's words moved Wang Tao somewhat.
Earth had been transformed into an experimental field by the Time-Space Dream Machine. The strength gained here could not be taken outside, but as long as he advanced to the Tenth Order and left the Time-Space Dream Machine, he could retain all that strength. And those conducting the Extinction Experiment did not possess such power! In other words, if Wang Tao could leave with his current strength, he could turn the tables on them?
"Are you sure those people themselves aren't powerful?"
Wang Tao asked.
"Very sure. Their technology is highly advanced, and they have fairly long lifespans, living for several centuries. But their bodies are incredibly frail. The reason they created this Time-Space Dream Machine was actually to make themselves stronger..."
The woman explained with a smile.
Wang Tao fell silent for a moment, then looked at the woman with a serious expression.
"One last question. Can I trust you? This is all just your side of the story..."
Upon hearing that, the woman took out a crystal core from her chest as though she had prepared for it long ago and handed it to Wang Tao.
The crystal core had no visible grade or attributes. It looked utterly ordinary, almost fake.
"This is..."
I frowned.
"This is the remote control for the Time-Space Dream Machine. It can be fused into the body just like a crystal core. After fusing with it, you will gain partial authority over the Time-Space Dream Machine. The authority is limited, but you can choose to destroy the world directly, instantly clearing you, me, and everyone else. Or you can choose to clear only me, and I will be formatted immediately..."
The woman spoke gently.
"...So you're placing your own life in my hands?"
Wang Tao was