Chapter 295

However, under Seele's silent gaze, Black Seele still pursed her lips and looked at Ai Yue with a somewhat conflicted look. "Well, since you are a god, you shouldn't care too much about the fate of one or two people. We really don't care."

In conclusion, we are grateful for our encounter with you.

Seele bowed to Ai Yue once again, "Please don't worry too much about this matter—the future of our homeland still depends on your strength."

After saying that, she took Black Seele's hand, turned around, and left, walking towards Kiana's direction.

Only after the two Seele figures disappeared into the Teleportation Gate did Ai Yue sigh slightly and reveal a helpless smile, "I never thought I would have to be comforted by two children in the end. I'm really getting more and more like a child."

However, he must admit that after receiving an explanation from the person involved, his emotions did indeed calm down considerably.

At least he now understands that this matter is not all bad.

"Perhaps I should also be grateful for this encounter."

A bright light returned to Ai Yue's eyes, signifying that his fighting spirit was burning again. "After all, this is the only chance to realize my dream."

"Alright, let's do 'Quantum Calculation' again!"

Twelve hours later, the first batch of participants in the "Saving Post-Civilization" project arrived.

In addition to the original participants, Dr. Mei and Kevin also appeared at the Star of Light experimental base. After all, the experimental data on site needed to be processed. Although Ai Yi insisted that his performance was sufficient to handle any situation, for the sake of caution, Ai Yue still called for off-site support.

"So, what are the specific details of the plan?"

Dr. Mei looked at Ai Yue with a puzzled expression. "To be honest, I still don't know what you're going to do."

"So, it seems that's really the case?"

Kiana belatedly scratched her head, "Aside from telling me to regain the authority of the Herrscher of the End, Teacher Ai Yue didn't say anything else."

That's just how he is; you'll get used to it.

Mobius, standing to the side, said in a nonchalant tone, "Anyway, even if I tell you, it will only be limited to 'what you need to do yourself.' He has always been responsible for the core content of the plan himself."

"Alright, stop talking about me behind my back."

Ai Yue quickly interrupted their conversation, "The plan this time is very simple—"

He snapped his fingers, and everyone was once again teleported to the space where the Cocoon of Finality was located.

This time, everyone present noticed that, in addition to the Cocoon of Finality, which had never changed, there was a strange-looking device in this space.

It appeared to be a mechanical ring pieced together from four curved devices. The devices were not directly connected, but rather transmitted pure white light. The entire ring was encased outside the Cocoon of Finality, suspended ten meters above the ground, and was constantly rotating.

Strangely, neither Kiana, Mobius, nor Seele could sense any special energy fluctuations from it, as if it were used to bind the Cocoon of Finality.

What is that?

Kiana looked at Ai Yue with curiosity, "This place wasn't here before. Did you move in by yourself, Ai Yue- sensei?"

"That's the amazing tool we'll be using later."

Ai Yue casually explained, "As for the name... let's call it 'Imaginary Gate'."

Kiana nodded as if she understood, but her expression changed drastically when she heard a certain keyword. "Imaginary number? The Imaginary Tree?"

Not only her, but everyone else's expressions also changed to varying degrees. The only ones who remained relatively calm were the two Seele —after all, at this point they didn't have a concrete concept of the Imaginary Tree.

"Yes, we need to rely on the power of the Imaginary Tree to complete our plan."

Ai Yue said in a matter-of-fact tone, "Otherwise, even ten of us couldn't do this on our own, right?"

"Upon closer examination, the Imaginary Tree is indeed the only solution."

Dr. Mei was the first to calm down, revealing a somewhat helpless expression. "However, I always thought you had some other ideas."

"Yes, there are, but none of them are very reliable."

Ai Yue shrugged. "Compared to other methods, this one is still the safest."

"How can this be considered safe!"

Kiana retorted loudly, "No way, Teacher Ai Yue! If you rashly touch the Imaginary Tree, you'll die!"

Kiana wasn't sure what would happen either, but she knew that someone who tried to access the Imaginary Tree never returned to the real world—clearly, whether he succeeded or failed, his fate was already sealed.

"Don't worry, people can die if they come into contact with it, but I'm different."

Ai Yue smiled and shook his head. "Unlike those half-baked pseudo-gods, I am 100% confident that I can get out unscathed."

Kiana wanted to say something more, Seele grabbed her arm and shook her head slightly. "Don't worry, Kiana, Mr. Ai Yue will be fine."

"So that thing must be some kind of insurance?"

Mobius focused his gaze on the so-called Imaginary Gate, "Or is it an auxiliary means to open a passage?"

"Strictly speaking, it is an auxiliary means used to stabilize the channel."

Ai Yue said with a smile, "We'll need everyone's efforts to open the passage."

What needs to be done?

Kiana gradually calmed down and finally chose to believe Ai Yue. "I do remember that to reach the Imaginary Tree, you need a sufficiently powerful energy burst?"

"Using Imaginary Singularity as a guide, and blasting out a temporary passage through an energy burst, although the method is crude, it is indeed a solution."

Ai Yue first showed an expression of approval, but then shook his head, "However, since we have the Cocoon of Finality, we can naturally choose a more environmentally friendly method."

What does this have to do with environmental protection?

Before Kiana could even ask a question, she saw Ai Yue's gaze shift over. "Kiana, Mobius, Aponia, and Elysia —you can each pick a device to stand on."

Stand on it?

Kiana looked at the still-spinning ring device with a puzzled expression, but compared to her, the other three had already taken action and quickly made their choices.

Once they got closer, everyone noticed that the ring-shaped device was actually quite large. Each of the arc-shaped components that made up the ring was comparable to a medium-sized cargo ship. It could easily support not just one person, but even a thousand people.

The ring assembled by such a device has an even more exaggerated size, which made Dr. Mei was watching from the sidelines, have an idea.

If such a ring opens a passage to the Imaginary Tree —for whom was this passage prepared?

And this answer seems self-evident.

With the four people in place, the arc-shaped device was finally activated. Kiana immediately felt a strange fluctuation emanating from the device around her body. Upon closer inspection, she discovered that there were not just one type of fluctuation, but four.

This includes not only the energy fluctuations of the other three people, but also the fluctuations of the Cocoon of Finality itself.

"Adjusting your energy frequency to align with the Cocoon of Finality should not be difficult for you."

Ai Yue's voice entered their minds, "Aponia, you take the lead, once the resonance is complete..."

Before he could finish speaking, he saw the energy channels connecting the arc-shaped devices gradually changing from white to purple.

The next second, an indescribable wave of terror spread outwards from the Cocoon of Finality in all directions.

Although the energy was earth-shattering, it made not a sound. But it was precisely this silence that made it all the more awe-inspiring.

Then, a huge purple beam of light shot into the sky.

Dr. Mei subconsciously looked up and saw a blurry white scene at the end of the beam of light.

The gate to the Imaginary Tree has been opened.

Chapter Fifty-Five: The Giant Bearing the World's Burden.

"The energy fluctuation values are stabilizing, and the teleportation channel is expected to be completely stable in 580 seconds."

"All values Imaginary Gate are normal. The Resonance System has been activated and is expected to be fully autonomous in 210 seconds."

The moment the beam of light rose, Ai began monitoring the data. Dr. Mei was also able to share this information through her tablet to check for omissions and ensure that Ai would not overlook anything.

As the rotation of the Imaginary Gate gradually slowed down, the pillar of light in front of us was no longer as dazzling and awe-inspiring as it had been at the beginning. Instead, it gradually dimmed and even became much smaller than before.

However, the contraction and dimming stopped after reaching a certain point. This was clearly a restraint to allow the teleportation channel to continue for a long time. Otherwise, the huge consumption and terrifying energy fluctuations would make it difficult for the Imaginary Gate to stabilize.

Even so, the beam of light was still exaggeratedly majestic, like a mountain peak.

"That's great, I thought I'd have to try a few more times."

Ai Yue looked at the beam of light and nodded in satisfaction. "Everyone is working so hard, it's making me feel a bit of pressure."

"Will we be able to access the Imaginary Tree through this teleportation channel?"

As Dr. Mei examined the various data displayed on the tablet, she asked, "Doesn't it feel a little too smooth...?"

"That's why I say we have Cocoon of Finality."

Ai Yue explained, "The Cocoon of Finality itself has the function of linking with the Imaginary Tree, and our actions have only expanded the 'width' of this link. Compared to creating something from nothing, this is naturally much easier."

What should we do next?

Kevin asked from the side, "Is it enough to just go in? Do we need someone to scout ahead?"

Clearly, when he said he was scouting the way, he meant that he would go himself.

"No need. Everyone faces a different scenario after entering the Imaginary Tree. In this respect, there is no point in exploring the path."

Ai Yue shook his head, a smile appearing on his face. "But if you want to go this way, I can give you a ride."

"Then forget it, I have to wait for my child to be born."

Kevin shook his head, a slight smile appearing on his face as he spoke. "If I weren't there when the child was born, it would be a lifelong regret."

"You just said this trip?"

Dr. Mei noticed Ai Yue's choice of words and immediately made many connections. "Could it be that this passage is really permanent?"

"It'll be semi-permanent. Once the performance is optimized so that it can be activated without so many people, it will be available whenever you want."

Ai Yue nodded, "And when the other side is also able to establish Imaginary Gate, the two sides can even visit each other."

"I knew your ideas would always be more outrageous than your plans."

Dr. Mei shook her head, not at all surprised. "Communicating between two worlds? Only you would dare to think of such a thing, would you?"

"Haven't you thought about it too, Mei?"

Kevin asked in confusion, "Just two days ago you told me that if you could... hey hey hey, let go!"

"I was just thinking about it, but someone actually managed to turn it into reality, so it's not the same thing at all."

Dr. Mei released her grip on Kevin's waist and looked at Ai Yue. "However, this plan will probably take a long time, won't it?"

"Sorting out the timeline doesn't require the same amount of time, but considering the time-consuming nature of the work, it would probably take three to five years to complete."

Ai Yue nodded. "But once the situation in the Post-Civilization stabilizes, everything will be much easier."

Dr. Mei didn't press further, but simply smiled and said, "Then we'll wait for your good news."

As the three were talking, the work of Mobius and the others was finally "handed over" by the Imaginary Gate, freeing them from their duties.

"Teacher Ai Yue, what should we do now?"

As soon as they landed, Kiana rushed to Ai Yue and asked, "Can we set off now?"

"Kiana, calm down,"

Aponia said from the side, "You heard it too, it will take a few more minutes for the teleportation channel to be completely stable."

"Oh, I'm sorry,"

Kiana immediately looked embarrassed. "I just... I just miss Yae Sakura and the others a little."

"I understand, but you should control your emotions first,"

Ai Yue smiled, then said seriously, "What we're about to do is an understatement. The Imaginary Tree won't readily acknowledge such actions, so we'll inevitably encounter obstacles later. At that time, we'll have to rely on you, understand?"

Kiana didn't quite understand why Ai Lingyue would say "We can only rely on you" even though Ai Lingyue would be coming along, but she nodded anyway, her expression becoming serious. "I understand!"

"Very good."

After Ai Yue finished speaking, he looked at Mobius and Aponia, "I'm leaving this to you two. Are you sure you can handle it?"

"If you say no now, you won't stay, will you?"

Mobius replied instinctively, then shook his head and gave Ai Yue a faint smile, "Don't worry, I definitely won't let you down."

"Compared to you, we should be the ones who are more worried about you."

Aponia stepped forward and straightened Ai Yue's collar. "But I believe you can do it, right?"

"Of course."

Ai Yue answered without hesitation, then looked to the other side, "Seele, Hua, you two come over here too."