Chapter 227
"Using this material, research projects related to the Cocoon of Finality can be initiated."
Ai Yue stared at the information before him, a look of delight on his face.
This was the key that allowed him to access the lair of the Cocoon of the Cocoon of Finality, and it was also the reason why Ai Yue was able to ensure that the battlefield could be confined to the moon.
With this, the location of the Herrscher of the End will depend on where he opens this door.
But if that's all, it's not enough to meet Ai Yue's ultimate expectations.
He spent a long time preparing for this material.
As expected, under Ai Yue's watchful gaze, new content appeared after the information displayed by the system.
"Hidden conditions have been detected and are now activating new effects."
The next second, the system once again showed Ai Yue that complex yet dim starry river.
But this time, one of the streaks of light was winding its way towards the top of the Milky Way.
It was a galaxy composed of twelve streams of light of different colors, belonging to Ai Yue himself.
As Ai Yue focused his gaze on them, new information appeared before his eyes—
"First Herrscher authority: Fully analyzed."
"Second Herrscher authority: fully analyzed."
"Third..."
There are twelve identical pieces of information. They seem so simple, but the information they contain is unimaginable to ordinary people.
Although the Eleventh Herrscher's power was the last power Ai Yue came into contact with, since Ai Yue himself was the vessel for this power, the system was the fastest to analyze this power.
Therefore, the Eleventh Herrscher's power is the first major project among all Herrscher authority to achieve 100% resolution.
When the project was fully completed, it transformed from a solitary star system into an independent technology tree displayed in the system's view, appearing in the galaxy composed of countless technology points.
It was at that time that Ai Yue realized that if each Herrscher authority could produce such a change after being analyzed, then when they were combined, something unexpected might happen.
After all, for Earth today, almost all of its cutting-edge technology comes from the research on the Herrscher authority.
From that moment on, Ai Yue devoted the system to analyzing the powers, so much so that even when the system could easily resolve the crisis during the subsequent Aberration Event, he never considered doing so.
Everything was done to complete this monumental project before the Herrscher of the End descends.
And now, this "effort" has finally come to fruition.
"Hidden effect has been triggered."
"Completing any research project related to the Cocoon of Finality will grant you the qualification to unlock any Origin-level research project."
Origin-level project?
Such a question flashed through Ai Yue's mind, and then he saw the dim Milky Way gradually enlarge before his eyes, and finally lock onto the very top.
Those dazzling stars, each one is a miracle.
Looking at those names, Ai Yue suddenly smiled with realization.
For Ai Yue, these things, once described as "out of reach," now seem quite close.
But now, they seem to be... within reach.
Chapter 102 Hey, fellow villager, are you home?
"Ai Yue?"
Seeing Ai Yue clutching the energy sample in his hand, seemingly lost in thought, Su couldn't help but remind him, "Are you alright? It's best to take protective measures when handling the sample..."
The radiation emitted by this energy sample, both in intensity and frequency, can be described as bizarre. Even though Su is Fused Warrior, he is always very careful when he comes into contact with it.
Therefore, seeing Ai Yue's dazed appearance, Su assumed it was due to the influence of the energy sample.
"It's alright, brief contact won't cause any problems."
Ai Yue then put it back in the box. "I'll take this one. As for the enhancement plan, you should already know about it, right?"
"Yes, using a mental amplification device to enhance the effect of 'Karma Reversal' is indeed a good idea."
Su nodded, his expression somewhat complicated. "It's rare to encounter an opponent whose Karma Reversal can take effect."
In fact, logically speaking, Mental Perception Fused Warrior like Su should not be without room to maneuver when facing Herrscher.
The awkward thing is that since he became Fused Warrior, he has hardly encountered a suitable occasion.
When it came time to actually go to the battlefield, the first person they faced was the Herrscher of the End. This feeling was truly complicated.
After all, although the Mental Perception Fused Warrior do not need to be in close contact with the Herrscher of the End, it does not mean that they are very safe, because the Herrscher of the End possesses equally powerful mental powers, which means that she is also extremely aggressive on the mental level.
It's important to understand that if mental abilities exceed the user's limits, the backlash will be quite terrifying. Even with a device that can amplify mental power, it remains to be seen how much effect Su's "Karma Reversal" will have on the Herrscher of the End.
Fortunately, there are skilled individuals among humans as well.
"Don't be nervous, it's not a big problem."
Ai Yue patted him on the shoulder, "With Aponia leading the way, you just need to focus on your own tasks."
Any difficulty in the spiritual realm can be easily resolved by simply invoking the word "Aponia".
With Aponia sharing most of the pressure, Sue at least doesn't have to worry about being backfired by her own abilities.
After telling Su how to get to the top-floor spaceship and letting him familiarize himself with the equipment, Ai Yue left with the energy sample.
Others' enhancement plans have ended, but what he needs to do has only just begun.
Of course, there are some things that need to be arranged before that.
"Ai,"
As Ai Yue strolled down the corridor, he asked, "How is the 'Dominion Network' in operation?"
"It is expected that the last satellite will enter the lunar orbit in four hours, completing the extension of the 'Virtual Nation'."
Ai quickly responded, "The data on the virtual Honkai Beast has also been updated, and theoretically they can handle even more intense battles."
To avoid facing a massive Honkai Beast army on the moon and getting Kevin and the others bogged down in grunts, Ai Yue naturally had to make preparations as well.
What's more, there's also a surprise gift that Ai Yue has carefully prepared for the Herrscher of the End.
"That's good."
Ai Yue nodded. "Then, the task of commanding them is entrusted to you."
"Understood, I guarantee the mission will be completed."
Ai paused for a moment, then said, "Also, Dr. Mei sent you a communication request five minutes ago, asking you to respond when you have some free time."
"Let's do it now."
Ai Yue gestured for Ai Yi to connect to Dr. Mei's communication system, and then walked into an empty laboratory. "Something wrong?"
"How is the situation?"
Dr. Mei asked directly, "The disappearance of Kevin and the others has already attracted the attention of the United Earth Government, and representatives from more than one country have contacted me to inquire about the situation. If this continues, I'm afraid it will be difficult to keep it a secret."
"It was impossible to hide it anyway. When the Herrscher of the End appears, the whole world will know what happened."
Ai Yue shrugged. "Why don't you gather them together now and have a short meeting?"
"My words don't carry that much weight."
Dr. Mei shook her head slightly. "Or are you planning to do it yourself?"
Ai Yue raised an eyebrow. "Then it seems it has to be me."
"Understood, please wait five minutes."
Dr. Mei stood up decisively and said, "I will contact you again in five minutes."
Ai Yue wasn't in a hurry. He took this opportunity to think about the "origin-level scientific research project".
Through a brief understanding, he had already concluded that the term "origin level" was very special and seemed to point to the source technology of some powerful forces.
For example, the "Plasma Spark Tower" falls under the scope of "Origin-level scientific research projects"—after all, the source of power for those Giant of Light is indeed this product born from miracles and coincidences. Once Ai Yue has thoroughly researched this technology, it could make it possible for humans to become Giant of Light.
This also explains why there are some special things in the Origin-level scientific research projects. They may not seem powerful, but they are included in the projects. It is because mastering them means mastering a path to the highest realm.
Incidentally, the "Cocoon of Finality" is also considered an origin-level scientific research project. Although it requires complete mastery to reach this level, it is enough to show that the civilization that created the Cocoon of Finality was also quite powerful.
Ai Yue had a premonition that if he could master enough origin-level scientific research projects, he could combine them to create an evolutionary path unique to human civilization.
Unfortunately, it seems a bit too early to be thinking about this now.
"Doctor Ai Yue, Dr. Mei's message has arrived."
Ai Yi's voice interrupted Ai Yue's thoughts. He opened his eyes and then gestured for Ai Yi to connect to the video call.
A virtual projection instantly unfolded in front of him, showing the huge conference hall and countless pairs of eyes filled with complex emotions.
"Long time no see, everyone."
Ai Yue glanced around, then smiled slightly, "I suppose many of you have realized that something important is about to happen, right?"
Faced with Ai Yue's direct opening remarks, everyone subconsciously sat up straight. Some of them could already sense the tension, but most were still in a daze, not knowing what was going on.
After all, with the disappearance of the giant hand and the door, the concentration of Honkai Energy worldwide is decreasing. This situation means that humanity has overcome another hurdle, so many people are still immersed in this joyful atmosphere and have not noticed those subtle changes.
"It seems I was mistaken."
Seeing the reactions of most people present, Ai Yue couldn't help but shake his head. "Forget it, since we're already here, there's no need to keep hiding it."
He paused for a moment, then said decisively, "Gentlemen, the final war is about to begin—but don't worry, this has little to do with you."
The meeting was so brief that many people were still in shock when it ended.
Moreover, since Ai Yue did not give anyone a chance to ask questions, the meeting was more like a one-sided press conference.
"Isn't that a bit too rough?"
After the meeting, Dr. Mei sent another communication request, a helpless smile on her face. "Such important news should at least be kept under wraps before being released to the general public, right?"
"They are not ordinary people; they are people responsible for maintaining civilized order."
Ai Yue said nonchalantly, "Isn't it their job to embellish this news so that it can be accepted by ordinary people?"
"What I mean is that your straightforward approach is increasing my workload."
Dr. Mei shook her head. "Never mind, it's not a big deal. After all, this is what I'm in charge of. So, how are your preparations going?"
"Just one last step,"
Ai Yue replied, "How about it, want to come and hide for a bit?"
"Forget it, things will only get worse if they can't find me."
Dr. Mei was very tempted by Ai Yue's invitation, but in the end she shook her head. "Speaking of which, did Vill-V send you that thing?"
Ai Yue blinked. "What thing?"
"It seems not."
Dr. Mei sighed and then sent over a file. "This is it. It's something I invented by studying the Authority of Binding and the mechanism of Imaginary Energy conversion."
"If there is enough energy to support it, it can temporarily sever the link between the Imaginary Singularity and the Imaginary Space, thereby causing the Herrscher to temporarily lose their powers, while continuously losing energy in the process."
Dr. Mei explained, but after seeing Ai Yue's expression, she couldn't help but sigh, "But judging from your expression, this thing is probably outdated?"
"It's not outdated, this idea is quite good."
Ai Yue smiled, a hint of nostalgia in his expression. "It's just that I have something even more effective—but this idea has indeed been very helpful to me."
The Moonlight Throne— it's surprising that even after such a significant shift in the timeline, Dr. Mei still managed to recreate it, making it even more powerful than the original version.
Unfortunately, this kind of thing is still unlikely to pose a fatal threat to the Herrscher of the End —but as a support item, it does have its unique advantages.
After ending his communication with Dr. Mei, Ai Yue also began his work. He avoided everyone and went to the small dark room—although the odds of winning were already high enough, who would complain about having too many trump cards?
He closed his eyes, and the research project on the Cocoon of Finality appeared before him, transforming into a dim galaxy.
Those dim stars represent a scientific research project that has not yet been successfully completed, but in this darkness, two faint points of light are shining.
That was the surprise that Ai Yue prepared for the Herrscher of the End, based on Elysia's genetic information.
I never expected that they would also be included in the technology tree of the Cocoon of Finality.
Seeing this scene before him, Ai Yue couldn't help but smile.