Would You Like to Become a Mechanic in the Heavenly Realm?

Chapter Thirty-Three: Interested in becoming a mechanic in the Celestial Realm?

The Star-Crosser started up very smoothly, but that doesn't mean Vita can immediately pilot it into the Imaginary Energy Tidal Belt and leave the Solar System.

Because she needed to receive relevant training beforehand.

"There's also training?"

Vita, who was on the verge of stress from the training these past few days, suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. "No, the Star-Crosser can act autonomously simply by receiving my will. Where is the room for training?"

No, I was just saying goodbye to the Solar System in my heart when you did this, it made me really embarrassed.

"That's precisely why training is needed. Can you guarantee that every instruction you issue will be effective?"

"And there's another crucial question," Vill-V countered. "What do you do with the Star-Crosser Destroyer when you don't need it?"

Vita was speechless for a moment, because she also understood that a unique mecha like the Star-Crosser, which looked mysterious and powerful at first glance, would easily attract attention and obviously could not just dock at any starport like an ordinary spaceship.

Even setting aside Starport, Vita would worry that someone might steal a robot of this size, even if it were stored in a bank vault.

Furthermore, if the Star-Crosser is too far away, what would she do if she encountered a major crisis?

"But this kind of problem can't be solved just by training, can it?"

However, Vita quickly noticed the problem in Vill-V's words, "Do you think you can solve this problem by giving me lessons? Or do the Star-Crosser have some kind of low-profile mode that allows them to disguise themselves as ordinary mechs?"

"Of course, there is a 'pretending to be weak to eat the tiger' mode. In extreme cases, it can even transform the Star-Crosser into a wooden sailboat."

"However, none of this is enough to solve the problem at its root, because nothing is more convenient than a portable hangar, right?" Vill-V said smugly.

"A portable hangar?"

Vita paused for a moment, then realized something. "Could it be some kind of space compression device?"

"Let Ai Yue explain the specifics to you."

Vill-V didn't reply, but turned and walked out of the cockpit. "I'm saying goodbye to my beloved mecha for the last time. It must be very sad to part with me!"

It's as if the Star-Crosser have their own will.

Vita had this thought in her mind, but she didn't say it aloud.

Because she had a vague feeling that the Star-Crosser might not be a simple machine—its powerful force was enough to bring life to inanimate objects, let alone the Power of Light that Ai Yue possessed.

She recalled that when she first looked at the Star-Crosser through the Teleportation Gate, she had also felt a strange gaze.

Perhaps Ai Yue's power truly endowed the Star-Crosser a strong spirituality, but such spirituality still needs enough time to truly grow into a soul.

If that's the case, then the Star-Crosser is quite similar to himself.

Vita, who originally only regarded the Star-Crosser as her reliance and means of transportation when traveling, suddenly developed a subtle feeling for the mecha after realizing this. She stroked the crystal ball used to communicate with the Star-Crosser, trying to sense its faint spirituality.

However, business was more important at the moment, so Vita quickly composed herself and looked at Ai Yue beside her again. "So, the personal hangar really isn't some kind of storage item?"

"A storage item that can hold the belongings of Star-Crosser is itself quite valuable. Are you trying to make sure people won't notice you if you take something like that out with you?"

Ai Yue shook his head. "So, compared to that, it's naturally more appropriate for you to awaken the relevant abilities yourself."

So you're saying I'm being turned into a container?

Vita nodded in understanding, but then leaned closer to Ai Yue with a subtle expression, "But something sounds a little strange, doesn't it?"

"Is it your heart that's evil?"

Ai Yue naturally understood what the other party was implying, and then rolled his eyes in response, "Alright, hold the sensing crystal steady and clean up the filth in your head."

The sensing crystal was naturally the crystal ball used to communicate with the Star-Crosser. After Vita did as instructed, she asked curiously, "Could it be that this so-called training is for me and the Star-Crosser to participate together?"

"Of course, otherwise would I have needed to wait until it was activated before training you?"

Ai Yue said casually, then flicked his finger and shot a beam of light into Vita's body, "After all, only when you awaken the Stigmata Space in a state of synchronization can the Star-Crosser have the authority to enter that place."

The Stigmata Space? What is that?

Before Vita could even ask her question, a flood of information rushed into her mind. The vast amount of knowledge, mixed with her memories, formed a whirlwind of information that threatened to engulf her mind.

"Stay calm and use your willpower to defeat this storm!"

Ai Yue's voice entered Vita's mind, giving her some strength. "Believe in yourself, it will be over soon."

As it turned out, the process didn't take very long, but Vita, who was in agony, had no concept of time. She could only grit her teeth and endure the mental torture that was almost tearing her consciousness apart, waiting for the moment when the tearing force would stop.

Stimulated to this extent, even her power was instinctively released, but before the energy of the Core of Light could protect its master, it was shattered by a slap that Ai Yue casually placed on Vita's head.

Even though the methods for awakening the Stigmata Space have been improved many times over, there is still a price to pay to obtain such a wondrous ability. If Vita cannot bear this price, then she is naturally not qualified to use this ability. Therefore, she cannot rely on any power that does not belong to her in this process.

Fortunately, Vita eventually proved herself. Once she adapted to the onslaught of information, she began her counterattack.

Faced with a storm of complex information, Vita chose the most direct approach: she focused her will and charged straight into it!

This clash in the realm of the mind will inevitably not involve any physical collision or impact, but the danger within it will far surpass that of a real tornado. If Vita's will cannot withstand the onslaught of information, she will be severely damaged, and in the worst-case scenario, she may even suffer brain death.

Even if her soul were torn to shreds, Ai Yue would have a way to piece it back together, but Vita didn't have the energy to scheme about those things at the moment. The only thing she knew was that her current will would never lose.

That is indeed the case.

When Vita's furrowed brows finally relaxed, a special energy fluctuation emanated from her body. Ai Yue silently reached out and touched her brow, guiding Vita, who was activating the power of the Stigmata for the first time, to consciously shape her Stigmata Space.

When this energy fluctuation reached its limit, everything around suddenly disappeared into the real world, leaving only Vill-V floating in the universe, her hand still stroking the Star-Crosser.

When Vita opened her eyes again, what she saw was a magnificent and unique sight.

That was a scene that would never appear in the real world—the surrounding space seemed to be pieced together from countless mirrors, forming a huge, irregular sphere that enveloped the Star-Crosser. However, what was reflected in those smooth mirrors was not the Star-Crosser's figure, but a series of completely different worlds.

"This is... the Stigmata Space?"

Vita stared at the scene before her, momentarily forgetting to breathe. "It's truly amazing. I thought I had long forgotten those images, but I can still recognize them..."

Vita recognized the world reflected in each mirror—because it was the different World Bubble she had visited and the fate of every surviving civilization she had witnessed.

"The Stigmata Space is a special space created by your will, independent of the real world."

Ai Yue's voice came from the side, "The Stigmata Space that each person possesses is different. Currently, it seems that they are all closely related to their experiences, personality, will, and other factors."

"I see. So this is what my Stigmata Space looks like. Does it mean I'm actually a very nostalgic person?"

Vita tapped her chin with her index finger, saying thoughtfully, "How come I didn't know?"

"The subconscious mind often goes against your own thoughts,"

Ai Yue casually said, "But none of that matters. What matters is that through the Stigmata Space, you can store and release Star-Crosser anytime, anywhere, which will make things much more convenient."

"This is truly a solution I never expected,"

Vita nodded, then frowned. "But what if I encounter something that can seal off space, preventing me from even summoning Star-Crosser?"

"Of course, you're mostly in the limelight—if you've messed with someone like that, do you expect me to fly over and save you?"

Ai Yue rolled his eyes at her. "You need to understand that the universe is so big that there will always be troubles that force can't solve. The best way to save your life is to not provoke dangerous people."

"Oh, I was just curious. Xiao Wei is very cautious; she definitely won't cause any trouble!"

Vita immediately adopted a docile demeanor, trying to bluff her way out, "Speaking of which, is this the only use for the Stigmata Space? Can't it be used for combat, like dragging others into it to gain home-field advantage or something?"

"The Stigmata Space has many uses, but yours is a specialized modified type, designed to accommodate Star-Crosser, so it doesn't have many other abilities,"

Ai Yue explained, "However, on the other hand, the Star-Crosser can be seen as part of your Stigmata Space, so it may have unexpected effects in combat."

After a pause, Ai Yue continued, "As for dragging others in, I advise you not to do that— the Stigmata Space is closely related to your soul and is actually quite fragile. If someone damages this place, you might become an idiot."

In reality, the Stigmata Space isn't that fragile, nor is its connection to the owner that strong. However, considering Vita's playful nature, Ai Yue decided to scare her a little to keep her in line.

As expected, trusting Ai Yue, Vita did not doubt his statement, and her expression became more serious, probably indicating that she wouldn't be up to any tricks.

Subsequently, under Ai Yue's guidance, Vita quickly became familiar with controlling the Stigmata Space. In just a few minutes of training, she was already able to guide the Star-Crosser to attack while opening the Stigmata Space.

This technique allows Him to conjure a giant iron fist out of thin air to destroy all enemies in front of Him, or He can simply summon the Star-Crosser's arms and manipulate them to perform simple swings. It can be said that He can maximize the opponent's combat power without revealing the Star-Crosser.

This method of summoning only a part of the Star-Crosser Destroyer's body to fight made Ai Yue reveal a somewhat subtle expression—he vaguely remembered that he had played a side-scrolling fighting game where he could summon a giant mechanical fist to attack.

However, these were all trivial matters. After Vita finally completed her final "training," she was finally ready to face her real goal.

"To be honest, when the time came to leave, I was really a little reluctant to go."

Vita stood on the Star-Crosser's shoulder, gazing at the distant sun, and murmured, "Could it be that I really am a sentimental person?"

"It's not impossible for us to stay."

Ai Yue chimed in, "Anyway, the Sea of Quantum needs you."

"Just kidding, how could we possibly back down now that things have come to this?"

Vita smiled and shook her head, then climbed into the cockpit of the Star-Crosser. "Besides, I'm really tired of that place, I don't want to stay!"

As she spoke, the roar within the Star-Crosser's body grew even more intense. Even without hearing the voice, one could sense the awakening of this giant god from the gradually increasing energy intensity.

"Then, I'll set off now."

Sitting in the cockpit, Vita said softly, "Thank you, Ai Yue, thank you for everything you've done for me."

She didn't intend for Ai Yue to hear her words, so she was just talking to herself. However, for Ai Yue, who was focused on the Star-Crosser Diver, these words naturally did not escape his senses.

So he raised an eyebrow, but did not respond to that statement.

The next second, the Star-Crosser finally took its first step towards the Imaginary Energy Tidal Belt after its transformation and upgrade. The metal-forged mechanical behemoth pulsated with all its energy and crashed into the vast sea of energy once again.

At the same time, Ai Yue's figure disappeared from the spot, and in his place appeared a Radiant Giant capable of lifting the moon with one hand.

He extended his finger toward the Star-Crosser, offering his final blessing to the explorers on their long voyage.

Chapter Thirty-Four, fast forward to No. 4.

Despite Vita's thorough preparations and the Star-Crosser's formidable capabilities, she still couldn't break through the Imaginary Energy Tidal Belt on her own.

As Ai Yue said before, this blockade is not purely a physical barrier, but also a "chasm" that is difficult to describe in words, caused by the disconnect between the rules on the inside and outside sides.

Under normal circumstances, unless Ai Yue removes the restriction left by the Cocoon of Finality and reconnects the internal and external rules, Vita will never be able to break free. Fortunately, Ai Yue can still find a loophole.

That was the light that proclaimed his existence to the world the moment he was born.

Although Ai Yue ascended to godhood in the space where the Cocoon of Finality was located, and the light he released only broke through that special dimension to connect with the real world, the power contained in that light was actually not just that.

That was the light that etched Ai Yue's existence into the underlying laws of the universe. In other words, it not only shone within the Solar System, but also shone throughout the entire universe.

As a ray of light bursting forth from the interior of the Solar System, the trace it left behind became a simple channel within the Imaginary Energy Tidal Belt.

However, although it is called a shipping route, due to the special nature of the Power of Light, it can only allow beings that also possess the Power of Light to pass through. Therefore, Ai Yue does not need to worry for the time being that anything else will enter the Solar System along this shipping route.

After all, he has no intention of lifting the blockade on the outside world until he has absolute certainty.

Who knows what time it is outside? If it's peacetime, then everyone's happy. But if it happens to be a time when natural disasters or man-made calamities are sweeping across the universe, then this tiny Solar System can't withstand the rampage of those monsters and demons.

This is also why he went to great lengths to send Vita out. Having a scout to gather information, collect intelligence, and even establish outposts would make it much easier to make contact with the outside world later.

As Ai Yue revealed his true form, the previously dimmed Path of Light reappeared under his control. After guiding Vita to the Path, Ai Yue was able to sense that the Star-Crosser had been moving very slowly, was disappearing from his perception range at an astonishing speed.

Then, at an unremarkable moment, the Star-Crosser abruptly disappeared from Ai Yue's perception.

This means that the other party has successfully left the rules of the Solar System and entered the truly vast universe.

Ai Yue then transformed back into human form and let out a long breath.

"Nailed it?"

From a distance, Vill-V noticed Ai Yue's change and then came over, saying, "I didn't expect you to actually be willing to do that."

"What are you willing to give up?"

Ai Yue was taken aback by her question and subconsciously asked it back.

"You're willing to send such a beautiful girl out into the world?"

"I thought you would hold onto her tightly like before," Vill-V continued.

"Please don't say such ambiguous things, okay?"

Ai Yue shook his head helplessly, "What do you mean by 'holding it in your hand'? It makes me sound like some kind of possessive pervert."

"In my opinion, you are indeed quite perverted in some ways."

Vill-V looked Ai Yue up and down, then winked at him. "Dare you say that you don't have everyone on Earth 'in your hands' right now?"

"How about I set you free?"

Ai Yue replied irritably, then added, "Besides, someone always has to go out and gather information. If we don't let her go, are we supposed to choose someone from the other side of Earth? I'd be even more reluctant to do that."